Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
00:00 WAT, Tuesday 24 February: Rio Branco v Santa Cruz AC in the Acreano.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rio Branco 1.6 xG, Santa Cruz AC 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 53% for three or more goals, 59% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rio Branco 43%, draw 23%, Santa Cruz AC 34%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rio Branco 1–1 Santa Cruz AC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rio Branco43%fair 2.34 · @2.35
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.20
Santa Cruz AC34%fair 2.90 · @2.80
2.94Expected goals
1.56Rio Branco xG
1.37Santa Cruz AC xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–06%
From our goals model: Rio Branco 1.6 – 1.4 Santa Cruz AC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rio Branco to win✗
43%
2.34
2.35
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.65
Draw no bet
Rio Branco (draw no bet)✗
55%
1.81
–
Asian handicap
Santa Cruz AC +1 (Asian handicap)✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
First team to score
Rio Branco to score first✗
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rio Branco / FT Rio Branco✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.24
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Recent results
Rio Branco
No recent results on record.
Santa Cruz AC
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rio Branco and Santa Cruz AC.
What is the prediction for Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
On our numbers Rio Branco have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Santa Cruz AC 34%.
How many goals will there be in Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
Our predicted score is Rio Branco 1–1 Santa Cruz AC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC (Acreano) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Acreano · Brazil
