Our Santa Cruz FC vs Maranhao Prediction: 1-1
Santa Cruz FC vs Maranhao in the Brazil Serie D is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Santa Cruz FC vs Maranhao 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Santa Cruz FC's Last Match – Maranhao vs Santa Cruz FC
Santa Cruz FC will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Brazil Serie D win against Maranhao on September 14. In that match, Santa Cruz FC saw 39% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Maranhao | 61% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
 Santa Cruz FC | 39% | 0 (5) | - | 28 |
Maranhao's Last Match – Maranhao vs Santa Cruz FC
Maranhao must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Serie D defeat against Santa Cruz FC on September 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Maranhao recorded 61% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranhao | 61% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
| Santa Cruz FC | 39% | 0 (5) | - | 28 |
Santa Cruz FC vs Maranhao Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Cruz FC | Maranhao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Cruz FC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Maranhao average 1.4 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.