Match

Deportes Santa Cruz vs Recoleta: prediction and stats

Primera BRegular Season - 26Kick-off on September 13, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Municipal Joaquín Muñoz García, Santa Cruz

Deportes Santa CruzRecoleta

The Footlab model makes Recoleta the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Deportes Santa Cruz. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Deportes Santa Cruz vs Recoleta?

A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate Deportes Santa Cruz (1,577) and Recoleta (1,619).

Deportes Santa Cruz win36 %
Draw27 %
Recoleta win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Deportes Santa Cruz have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Recoleta have 3, 7 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Deportes Santa Cruz
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Magallanes(away)0-1Primera B
Aug 17, 2026San Luis(home)0-2Primera B
Aug 14, 2026Curico Unido(away)2-1Primera B
Aug 8, 2026D. Puerto Montt(home)0-0Primera B
Aug 2, 2026Santiago Wanderers(home)1-3Primera B
Recoleta
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Deportes Copiapo(home)2-1Primera B
Aug 18, 2026Deportes Temuco(away)1-1Primera B
Aug 12, 2026Rangers de Talca(home)4-2Primera B
Aug 8, 2026Union San Felipe(away)0-0Primera B
Aug 2, 2026D. Puerto Montt(home)0-1Primera B

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Deportes Santa Cruz win(s), 2 draw(s), 4 Recoleta win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 9, 2026Recoleta 1-0 Deportes Santa CruzPrimera B
Jul 19, 2025Deportes Santa Cruz 0-0 RecoletaPrimera B
Feb 28, 2025Recoleta 3-2 Deportes Santa CruzPrimera B
Jul 31, 2024Recoleta 1-0 Deportes Santa CruzPrimera B
Mar 17, 2024Deportes Santa Cruz 1-2 RecoletaPrimera B
Sep 2, 2023Deportes Santa Cruz 1-1 RecoletaPrimera B

Last archived meeting: Recoleta vs Deportes Santa Cruz on May 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Deportes Santa Cruz score 1.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Recoleta score 1.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Deportes Santa Cruz1.01.348/156/15
Recoleta1.11.339/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Deportes Santa Cruz sit 15th in Primera B (16 points from 21 matches) and Recoleta sit 9th (30 points from 21 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Recoleta21867323130
15Deportes Santa Cruz213711243716

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Deportes Santa Cruz vs Recoleta?
The Footlab model makes Recoleta the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 36% for Deportes Santa Cruz.
Where and when is Deportes Santa Cruz vs Recoleta played?
Deportes Santa Cruz vs Recoleta is played on September 13, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Municipal Joaquín Muñoz García, in the Primera B.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 51% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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