Our Nautico vs Santa Cruz FC Prediction: 1-1
Nautico vs Santa Cruz FC in the Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Nautico vs Santa Cruz FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nautico's Last Match – Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico
Nautico will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano victory over Santa Cruz FC on February 11. In that match, Nautico controlled 56% of possession and managed 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Cruz FC | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
 Nautico | 56% | 0 (9) | - | 63 |
Santa Cruz FC's Last Match – Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico
Santa Cruz FC must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano defeat against Nautico on February 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Santa Cruz FC saw 44% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz FC | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 43 |
| Nautico | 56% | 0 (9) | - | 63 |
Nautico vs Santa Cruz FC Stats
Key Stats
| Nautico | Santa Cruz FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.63 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nautico are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Santa Cruz FC average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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