Maranhão took the points with a 1-0 win away to Santa Cruz in the Brasileiro Série C, the only goal arriving in the first half. It was a tight contest decided by a single moment of quality from Felipe.
Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
First half0 - 1
- 8
- 22
- 33
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Head to Head meetings
Santa Cruz – Maranhão
Santa Cruz
Maranhão
- 1
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 1 | 1 |
Average per game | 0.33 | 0.33 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0-1 |
Form
Santa Cruz
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Maranhão
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 1Draws
- 1Losses
Standings
Santa Cruz – Maranhão
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | 3.30 | 5.00 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz hold the edge at home: better form, higher league place and a sharper mental profile behind a 62% lean. Maranhão are compact and unbeaten in three, yet their two prior meetings produced just one goal. Expect a tight, low-scoring home win.
Home win — Santa Cruz1.65
Medium confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
41.7
36.3
CheckSkill
47
49.9
CheckMental
37.7
26.6
CheckLive total49.1 vs 40.5+8.6
More match signals
Under 2.575%
Under 1.571%
Both teams to score — No69%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who wins between Santa Cruz and Maranhão?
Santa Cruz are the pick at home, carrying better form and a nine-place gap in the standings. Maranhão's three-game unbeaten run makes them awkward opposition, so a narrow home win fits the read better than a rout.
Are Santa Cruz the clear favorites for this Série C match?
Santa Cruz are the slight favorites, with three wins in their last five and a higher league position. Maranhão sit 14th but arrive unbeaten in three, which keeps this from being a one-sided call.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
Probably not. The two previous Santa Cruz-Maranhão meetings produced one goal combined, and Maranhão have conceded three in five. Santa Cruz scored eight in their last five, but this rivalry trend points to under 2.5 goals.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | 3.30 | 5.00 |