Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rio Branco welcome Santa Cruz AC for a Acreano fixture on Sunday 22 March (02:00 WAT).
Current form
Santa Cruz AC, last 4: WDWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Humaitá, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Feb 2026) it ended Rio Branco 0–3 Santa Cruz AC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rio Branco 1.1 xG, Santa Cruz AC 1.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rio Branco 28%, draw 22%, Santa Cruz AC 50%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). 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 Branco28%fair 3.63 · @3.20
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.25
Santa Cruz AC50%fair 2.00 · @2.05
2.72Expected goals
1.11Rio Branco xG
1.61Santa Cruz AC xG
59%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
0–29%
1–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Rio Branco 1.1 – 1.6 Santa Cruz AC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
On our numbers Rio Branco have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Santa Cruz AC 50%.
How many goals will there be in Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% 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 2.7 goals in total.
When is Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC?
Rio Branco vs Santa Cruz AC (Acreano) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 02:00 (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.