Our Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico Prediction: 1-0
Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico in the Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Santa Cruz FC is likely to edge past Nautico with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico 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
Santa Cruz FC's Last Match – Santa Cruz FC vs Decisao
Santa Cruz FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano victory over Decisao in their last outing. In that match, Santa Cruz FC saw 55% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Santa Cruz FC | 55% | 0 (8) | - | 50 |
 Decisao | 45% | 0 (1) | - | 58 |
Nautico's Last Match – Nautico vs Maguary PE
Nautico will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano triumph against Maguary PE on January 9.
Santa Cruz FC vs Nautico Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Cruz FC | Nautico | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.36 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Cruz FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Nautico average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
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