BRAZIL SERIE C
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Referee: M. Pereira
Santa Cruz
Match Timeline
Volta Redonda
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
8'
Pedro Favela
Santa Cruz
🟥
11'
Bruno Barra
Volta Redonda
🟨
19'
Everaldo
Santa Cruz
🟨
34'
MV
Volta Redonda
🟨
43'
Eurico
Santa Cruz
🔄
46'
Eurico ↔ Edson Miranda
Santa Cruz
🔄
46'
Everaldo ↔ Marcos Andre
Santa Cruz
🟨
56'
Wagninho
Volta Redonda
🔄
57'
Caetano ↔ Fabricio
Volta Redonda
🔄
57'
Luciano Naninho ↔ Fellipinho
Volta Redonda
🔄
61'
Silva ↔ Fabinho
Santa Cruz
🟨
63'
Fabinho
Santa Cruz
🔄
69'
Ze Mario ↔ Alex Ruan
Santa Cruz
🟨
73'
Alan
Volta Redonda
🔄
75'
MV ↔ Marquinhos
Volta Redonda
🔄
75'
Ygor Catatau ↔ O. Blanco
Volta Redonda
🔄
78'
Tiago Marques ↔ Eron
Santa Cruz
🔄
79'
Alan ↔ Rafael Castro
Volta Redonda
81'
Marcos Andre
Santa Cruz
🟨
83'
Marcos Andre
Santa Cruz
🟨
83'
Vitinho
Santa Cruz

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 61.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 45.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 77.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
61.8%
-
BTTS BTTS No
45.3%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
77.9%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
Santa Cruz Win 61.8%
Draw 38.2%
Volta Redonda Win 0%
Expected Goals (xG)
Santa Cruz0.74
Volta Redonda0.64
Recent Form (Last 5)
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
WWDLW
4 GF / 6 GA
Volta Redonda Volta Redonda
WLDWL
3 GF / 6 GA
Key Stats
0.57
Average Goals Scored
0.5
0.86
Average Goals Conceded
1
2
BTTS Yes
2
1
Over 2.5
1
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 7 matches
Volta Redonda Volta Redonda 6 matches
Santa Cruz Statistic Volta Redonda
2 Wins 1
1 Draws 2
4 Losses 3
4 Goals For 3
6 Goals Against 6
0.57 Avg Goals Scored 0.5
0.86 Avg Goals Conceded 1
2 BTTS Yes 2
2 Over 1.5 3
1 Over 2.5 1
0 Over 3.5 0
1 Clean Sheets 2
4 Failed To Score 3
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

There is very little separating these two teams on paper, and two sides with a fairly similar football identity points toward a competitive game. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. Even if this develops into a close game, the analytical lean still edges toward Away Win, with a cautious clean-sheet angle toward Volta Redonda. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Volta Redonda having the stronger overall control. Santa Cruz have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Santa Cruz Analysis

With 4 points from 5 games and a place of 17, Santa Cruz still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, together with goals at 2:4, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through Marcos Andre (1 goals), Ronald (1 goals), Saulo (1 goals), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. At home, they have managed 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Volta Redonda Analysis

Volta Redonda sit 16 with 5 points after 6 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 1 wins, 2 draws, and 3 defeats with a 3:6 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on O. Blanco (1 goals), Pedro Costa (1 goals), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have returned 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 3 head-to-head meetings, Santa Cruz won 2 times, Volta Redonda won 0 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 4:1 from Santa Cruz's perspective. 1 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 1 matches, with an average of 1.67 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (100%)
H2H summary: Santa Cruz wins 2, draws 1, Volta Redonda wins 0

Lineups

Santa Cruz
Formation
Volta Redonda
Thiago Coelho
Thiago Coelho
Eurico
Eurico
William Alves
William Alves
Jefferson Bahia
Jefferson Bahia
Ze Mario
Ze Mario
Pedro Favela
Pedro Favela
Silva
Silva
Vitinho
Vitinho
Ronald
Ronald
Everaldo
Everaldo
Tiago Marques
Tiago Marques
Avelino
Avelino
Wellington Silva
Wellington Silva
Bruno Barra
Bruno Barra
Alan
Alan
Jean Victor
Jean Victor
Dener
Dener
Caetano
Caetano
Wagninho
Wagninho
Luciano Naninho
Luciano Naninho
MV
MV
Ygor Catatau
Ygor Catatau
Santa Cruz 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
Thiago Coelho
3
Eurico
↓ 46' 🟨 43'
4
William Alves
30
Jefferson Bahia
31
Ze Mario
↓ 69'
5
Pedro Favela
⚽ 8'
26
Silva
↓ 61'
18
Vitinho
🟨 83'
17
Ronald
37
Everaldo
↓ 46' 🟨 19'
23
Tiago Marques
↓ 78'
Substitutes
25
Gabriel Souza
6
Alex Ruan
↑ 69'
7
Fabinho
↑ 61' 🟨 63'
8
Leo Costa
9
Quirino
11
Robinho
15
Andrey
19
Renato
20
Patrick Allan
27
Edson Miranda
↑ 46'
28
Eron
↑ 78'
29
Marcos Andre
⚽ 81' ↑ 46' 🟨 83'
Volta Redonda 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
Avelino
2
Wellington Silva
5
Bruno Barra
🟥 11'
13
Alan
↓ 79' 🟨 73'
6
Jean Victor
8
Dener
29
Caetano
↓ 57'
17
Wagninho
🟨 56'
10
Luciano Naninho
↓ 57'
11
MV
↓ 75' 🟨 34'
9
Ygor Catatau
↓ 75'
Substitutes
45
Deivity
4
Fabricio
↑ 57'
7
Marquinhos
↑ 75'
14
Rafael Castro
↑ 79'
18
Caio Henrique
19
O. Blanco
↑ 75'
20
Fellipinho
↑ 57'
25
Juliano Fabro
30
Juninho Ramos
Last matches: Santa Cruz
14.06.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Brusque
1
0
W
31.05.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Ferroviária
1
1
D
23.05.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Maringá
1
1
D
11.05.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Inter De Limeira
2
1
W
02.05.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Guarani Campinas
0
1
L
26.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Amazonas
0
1
L
18.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Confiança
0
1
L
11.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Floresta
1
1
D
06.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
AO Itabaiana
1
0
W
08.01.26
Fri
Santa Cruz
Defensa Y Justicia
0
1
L
04.10.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Barra
0
0
D
27.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Barra
1
2
L
20.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Maranhão
0
0
D
14.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Maranhão
1
0
W
07.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
America-RN
1
1
D
30.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
America-RN
1
0
W
24.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Altos
0
0
D
18.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Altos
1
1
D
09.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Sergipe
2
1
W
03.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Sergipe
1
2
L
Last matches: Volta Redonda
14.06.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Confiança
1
0
W
30.05.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
AO Itabaiana
1
0
W
24.05.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Ypiranga-RS
2
1
W
10.05.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Ferroviária
0
0
D
03.05.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Brusque
1
1
D
25.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Maranhão
1
2
L
18.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Caxias
1
0
W
12.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Guarani Campinas
0
2
L
05.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Paysandu
0
1
L
H2H: Santa Cruz vs Volta Redonda
16.05.26
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
0
W
30.08.21
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
1
W
26.06.21
H2H
Volta Redonda
Santa Cruz
0
0
D
Last matches: Santa Cruz
31.05.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Ferroviária
1
1
D
26.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
Amazonas
0
1
L
06.04.26
Ser
Santa Cruz
AO Itabaiana
1
0
W
08.01.26
Fri
Santa Cruz
Defensa Y Justicia
0
1
L
27.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Barra
1
2
L
20.09.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Maranhão
0
0
D
30.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
America-RN
1
0
W
18.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Altos
1
1
D
09.08.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Sergipe
2
1
W
27.07.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Treze
3
0
W
13.07.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz RN
1
1
D
29.06.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Central SC
0
1
L
15.06.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Sousa
2
0
W
01.06.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Ferroviario
3
1
W
09.05.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
America-RN
2
1
W
27.04.25
Ser
Santa Cruz
Horizonte
4
0
W
H2H at home: Santa Cruz
16.05.26
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
0
W
30.08.21
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
1
W
Last matches: Volta Redonda
30.05.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
AO Itabaiana
1
0
W
25.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Maranhão
1
2
L
12.04.26
Ser
Volta Redonda
Guarani Campinas
0
2
L
H2H away: Volta Redonda
16.05.26
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
0
L
30.08.21
H2H
Santa Cruz
Volta Redonda
2
1
L

Standings

Serie C
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 10 6 3 1 22:8 14 21
W W W L W
2 10 5 3 2 15:10 5 18
L D W L W
3 10 5 3 2 13:10 3 18
W W D W L
4 10 5 2 3 17:13 4 17
L L W L W
5 10 5 2 3 15:12 3 17
D L W W W
6 10 5 1 4 12:12 0 16
W L L L L
7 10 4 4 2 10:9 1 16
W D W W D
8 10 4 3 3 10:8 2 15
L W D W D
9 10 4 3 3 9:7 2 15
W D D W W
10 10 4 3 3 12:11 1 15
L W L W D
11 10 4 2 4 19:21 -2 14
D L D W L
12 10 4 2 4 7:9 -2 14
W W W L D
13 10 4 2 4 10:14 -4 14
W W D L W
14 10 3 4 3 9:11 -2 13
D D D L W
15 10 3 2 5 13:16 -3 11
D L L L L
16 10 2 5 3 12:10 2 11
L D L D D
17 10 3 1 6 11:15 -4 10
D W L L L
18 10 2 1 7 4:9 -5 7
L L D W L
19 10 1 4 5 8:15 -7 7
D L D W D
20 10 1 2 7 6:14 -8 5
L D L D L
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