Match context

The upcoming match between Santa Cruz and Botafogo PB is scheduled for 06.09.2026 21:30 in Serie C. The analysis uses only stored statistics, form, head-to-head records, trend percentages and active Premium market signals. It does not guarantee a particular result.

Standings and season form
Santa Cruz are in position 5 with 28 points after 15 matches. The season record is 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses. The goals record is 15 scored and 11 conceded. The stored form sequence is WLDLW. Botafogo PB are in position 2 with 30 points after 15 matches. The season record is 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 losses. The goals record is 21 scored and 16 conceded. The stored form sequence is WDDWW.

Recent results

Santa Cruz recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is DWLDLWWWLW. The averages are 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 40% of those matches, while 30% finished with over 2.5 goals. Botafogo PB recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is WWDDWWWWWD. The averages are 1.80 goals scored and 0.50 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 40% of those matches, while 30% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

Across the last 10 head-to-head matches, Santa Cruz recorded 3 wins, there were 4 draws, and Botafogo PB recorded 3 wins. The average total was 2.10 goals per match. Both teams scored in 60% of those matches, while 30% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Trend indicators

The highest stored values are: Over 0.5 first-half goals — 80%; Over 1.5 goals — 70%; Under 3.5 goals — 70%; Under 2.5 goals — 60%; Both teams to score — 50%. They are statistical indicators and are not automatically converted into a prediction.

Asian handicap market movement

An earlier confirmed reversal signal with Pinnacle supported Botafogo PB through Away +0.25. The newer normalized movement for Santa Cruz -0.75 / Botafogo PB +0.75 supports Santa Cruz by an average 3.11 percentage points across 3 bookmakers. The directions conflict, so the Asian signal is not used as a standalone selection.

Discipline profile

The discipline profile for Santa Cruz at home is based on 7 matches. The team averages 3.14 yellow cards, 0.43 red cards and 3.57 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 100.0%, 100.0%, 71.4%, 57.1% and 28.6% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 42.9%. Season card data is available for 14 of 18 completed matches (77.8% coverage). The discipline profile for Botafogo PB away from home is based on 9 matches. The team averages 3.56 yellow cards, 0.22 red cards and 3.78 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 100.0%, 88.9%, 77.8%, 55.6% and 44.4% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 22.2%. Season card data is available for 16 of 17 completed matches (94.1% coverage).

What happened in the match

The match between Santa Cruz and Botafogo PB ended 1-0. The game produced 1 goal in total. The first half contained 1 goal. The following review compares the final result only with historical data, the discipline profile, trend values and Premium signals locked before kickoff.

Comparison with the head-to-head history

The previous 10 head-to-head meetings averaged 2.1 goals, while this match produced 1. The final scoring profile differed by more than one goal from that average. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was BTTS at 60%. The actual outcome for this indicator was No BTTS. The final result did not align with that historical profile. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was Under 2.5 at 70%. The actual outcome for this indicator was Under 2.5. The final result aligned with that historical profile.

Which pre-match trends were confirmed and which were not

Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 1.5 at 70%. The actual outcome was Under 1.5. The stored trend was not confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 2.5 at 60%. The actual outcome was Under 2.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 3.5 at 70%. The actual outcome was Under 3.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 0.5 HT at 80%. The actual outcome was Over 0.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 1.5 HT at 100%. The actual outcome was Under 1.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result.

Summary

Of 8 verifiable pre-match indicators, 5 aligned with the final result and 3 were not confirmed. This is a post-match verification of data stored before kickoff, not a revision of the analysis after the match ended.