Sport Picks
Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz
Brazil
Serie C Jose Americo de Almeida Filho (Almeidao), Joao Pessoa 
Match Events
16'
16'
Dudu Hatamoto
29'
29'
PK
30'
30'
Nene
AI Match Summary
The Serie C game between Botafogo PB and Santa Cruz finished 2-2.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
10%
35%
55%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Santa Cruz
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
55%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Santa Cruz come out ahead of Botafogo PB on wins alone.
- Model gives Santa Cruz a 55% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Botafogo PB Clean Sheet 25%
Santa Cruz Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Botafogo PB | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 11 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 7 |
| Losses | 10 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.28 | 0.97 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.14 | 0.76 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 6, 2026 Serie C
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo PB
1:0
Aug 8, 2026 Serie C
Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz
2:2
Jan 8, 2023 Copa do Nordeste
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo PB
2:1
Sep 25, 2021 Serie C
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo PB
1:1
Jul 24, 2021 Serie C
Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Botafogo PB Compare
Top Goalscorer Dudu Hatamoto
1 Goals Assists Leader Lucas Candido
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5
Santa Cruz Compare
Top Goalscorer Ronald
1 Goals Assists Leader Eron
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Botafogo PB 21 / 100
Santa Cruz 68 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Botafogo PB Santa Cruz
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Santa Cruz Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Botafogo PB scored in 72% of their last 29 outings.
Santa Cruz has conceded goals in 69% of their last 29 outings.
These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.
Botafogo PB went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Botafogo PB VS Santa Cruz
1.38 Goals Scored 1
0.75 Goals Conceded 0.63
63% Over 1.5 38%
38% Over 2.5 13%
25% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Botafogo PB
(Home) 03 Oct
Floresta EC
1 : 1 Botafogo PB
26 Sept
Botafogo PB
0 : 0 Maringa FC
19 Sept
Maringa FC
2 : 0 Botafogo PB
12 Sept
Botafogo PB
0 : 1 Floresta EC
06 Sept
Santa Cruz
1 : 0 Botafogo PB
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26 Sept
Botafogo PB
0 : 0 Maringa FC
12 Sept
Botafogo PB
0 : 1 Floresta EC
22 Aug
Botafogo PB
3 : 1 Guarani
08 Aug
Botafogo PB
2 : 2 Santa Cruz
12 Jul
Botafogo PB
2 : 0 Confianca
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Santa Cruz
(Away) 03 Oct
Santa Cruz
1 : 1 Maringa FC
26 Sept
Floresta EC
1 : 1 Santa Cruz
20 Sept
Santa Cruz
1 : 0 Floresta EC
12 Sept
Maringa FC
0 : 1 Santa Cruz
06 Sept
Santa Cruz
1 : 0 Botafogo PB
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26 Sept
Floresta EC
1 : 1 Santa Cruz
12 Sept
Maringa FC
0 : 1 Santa Cruz
29 Aug
Anapolis
1 : 1 Santa Cruz
08 Aug
Botafogo PB
2 : 2 Santa Cruz
12 Jul
Barra FC (Santa Catarina)
1 : 2 Santa Cruz
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo PB | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 28:19 | 33 |
| 2 | Brusque | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28:22 | 32 |
| 3 | Ferroviaria | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22:15 | 30 |
| 4 | Maringa FC | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 32:30 | 30 |
| 5 | Floresta EC | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22:20 | 30 |
| 6 | Internacional de Limeira | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22:20 | 30 |
| 7 | Paysandu PA | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 26:27 | 29 |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20:15 | 29 |
| 9 | Ypiranga FC | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27:24 | 29 |
| 10 | Guarani | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 34:24 | 28 |
| 11 | Figueirense | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 19:22 | 28 |
| 12 | Maranhao | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19:18 | 27 |
| 13 | Amazonas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 21:23 | 26 |
| 14 | SER Caxias do Sul | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 17:16 | 25 |
| 15 | Ituano | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18:21 | 22 |
| 16 | Volta Redonda | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 13:25 | 21 |
| 17 | Barra FC (Santa Catarina) | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21:21 | 21 |
| 18 | Anapolis | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 17:22 | 19 |
| 19 | Itabaiana | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14:27 | 17 |
| 20 | Confianca | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 11:20 | 13 |
Promotion - Serie C (Second stage)
Relegation - Serie D 2027 (Main)
