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Paduano EC vs Santa Cruz RJ - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Carioca B2
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Match Events

64' Event
Kaiky
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

Paduano EC in this Carioca B2 matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Paduano EC.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

38%
Paduano EC
20%
Draws
42%
Santa Cruz RJ
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Santa Cruz RJ

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Santa Cruz RJ have won more games recently than Paduano EC.
  • Paduano EC are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Regular Carioca B2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 65.8%
Paduano EC Clean Sheet 17%
Santa Cruz RJ Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Paduano EC Santa Cruz RJ
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 12 18
Draws 5 3
Losses 12 8
Goals Scored 1.03 2.07
Goals Conceded 1 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 6, 2026 Carioca B2
Paduano EC vs Santa Cruz RJ
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Paduano EC 57 / 100
Santa Cruz RJ 18 / 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

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Paduano EC Santa Cruz RJ

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Paduano EC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Paduano EC scored in 62% of their last 29 games.

Santa Cruz RJ's defensive record shows goals conceded in 62% of 29 matches.

Paduano EC went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

These sides typically produce 1.00 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Paduano EC VS Santa Cruz RJ
1.25 Goals Scored 1.38
1.38 Goals Conceded 2
63% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Paduano EC

(Home)
06 Oct
Friburguense
1 : 0
Paduano EC
01 Oct
Paduano EC
1 : 1
Campos AA
27 Sept
Paraty
0 : 3
Paduano EC
20 Sept
Paduano EC
2 : 2
Barra Mansa
13 Sept
Serra Macaense
1 : 2
Paduano EC
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Santa Cruz RJ

(Away)
05 Oct
Serra Macaense
3 : 0
Santa Cruz RJ
01 Oct
Belford Roxo
3 : 0
Santa Cruz RJ
27 Sept
Santa Cruz RJ
1 : 0
Cardoso Moreira
21 Sept
FC Rio de Janeiro
1 : 3
Santa Cruz RJ
13 Sept
Santa Cruz RJ
3 : 0
Buzios
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Friburguense 7 5 2 0 12:4 17
2 Serra Macaense 7 4 1 2 14:8 13
3 Cardoso Moreira 7 4 1 2 9:5 13
4 Belford Roxo 7 3 3 1 14:6 12
5 Santa Cruz RJ 7 4 0 3 9:8 12
6 Paduano EC 7 3 2 2 9:6 11
7 FC Rio de Janeiro 7 3 1 3 11:7 10
8 7 de Abril 7 3 1 3 10:10 10
9 Campos AA 7 2 3 2 11:11 9
10 Barra Mansa 7 1 4 2 6:10 7
11 Buzios 7 1 0 6 5:18 3
12 Paraty 7 0 0 7 4:21 0
Promotion - Carioca B2 (Play Offs)
Relegation - Carioca C 2027 (Main)