Our Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP Prediction: 2-1
Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP in the Brazil Paulista Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP 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
Paulista FC's Last Match – Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP
Determined to maintain their recent success, Paulista FC must win following their 2-1 Brazil Paulista Cup victory against Rio Branco SP on August 8. In that match, Paulista FC had 55% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paulista FC | 55% | 0 (8) | - | 79 |
 Rio Branco SP | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Rio Branco SP's Last Match – Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP
Rio Branco SP will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Brazil Paulista Cup defeat at the hands of Paulista FC on August 8. In that match, Rio Branco SP saw 45% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulista FC | 55% | 0 (8) | - | 79 |
| Rio Branco SP | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Paulista FC vs Rio Branco SP Stats
Key Stats
| Paulista FC | Rio Branco SP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.67 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Paulista FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Rio Branco SP average 0.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.