Our Portuguesa Desportos vs Paysandu Prediction: 4-1
Portuguesa Desportos vs Paysandu in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. A 4-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Portuguesa Desportos vs Paysandu 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
Portuguesa Desportos's Last Match – Portuguesa Desportos vs Avai
Portuguesa Desportos should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Copa do Brasil draw against Avai on March 10. In that match, Portuguesa Desportos controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa Desportos | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 60 |
 Avai | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 43 |
Paysandu's Last Match – Paysandu vs Portuguesa RJ
Paysandu will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Copa do Brasil success over Portuguesa RJ on March 12. In that match, Paysandu had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paysandu | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 43 |
 Portuguesa RJ | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 42 |
Portuguesa Desportos vs Paysandu Stats
Key Stats
| Portuguesa Desportos | Paysandu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portuguesa Desportos are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Paysandu average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Portuguesa Desportos 18-9
Paysandu 15-7
What are the odds for this match?
Portuguesa Desportos to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.4
Paysandu to win: @4.75