Prediction for match Portuguesa — Paysandu

Match Analysis: Portuguesa vs. Paysandu

In the Copa do Brasil on March 18, 2026, Portuguesa will face Paysandu. The odds for the match are as follows: a win for Portuguesa is priced at 2.13, a draw is at 3.24, and a win for Paysandu is at 3.39. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 43.75% for Portuguesa, 28.76% for a draw, and 27.49% for Paysandu. Portuguesa is considered the favorite, but the gap isn't substantial, and a draw is also highly rated. The options for total goals and both teams to score are priced above 1.5, which could provide interesting betting opportunities.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Portuguesa played as follows: 22.02.2026 - Portuguesa vs. Corinthians 8-9, 15.02.2026 - Mirassol vs. Portuguesa 1-2, 07.02.2026 - Portuguesa vs. Ponte Preta 2-0. In their last three encounters, Paysandu recorded these results: 23.11.2025 - Athletic vs. Paysandu 2-1, 14.11.2025 - Paysandu vs. Amazonas 2-2, 09.11.2025 - Paysandu vs. Coritiba 1-2. Additional statistics over the last five games: Portuguesa averages 45.6% possession, 0.6 yellow cards, 4.6 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per match. Paysandu has 47.6% possession, 3 yellow cards, 16.6 fouls, and 0.4 offsides. There are no recent head-to-head meetings between these teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Portuguesa has an average of 2.2 goals per match over their last five games, while Paysandu averages 3.2. Portuguesa scores 1.4 and concedes 0.8, while Paysandu scores 1.2 and concedes 2. Over the last 5 games, Portuguesa's matches went over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. For Paysandu, all 5 of their matches went over 2.5 goals. By halves: Portuguesa had more than 1.5 goals in the first half twice, less three times, in the second half more than 1.5 goals once, less four times. Paysandu had more than 1.5 goals in the first half three times, less twice, in the second half more than 1.5 goals three times, less twice. Goal intervals: Portuguesa frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (50%), Paysandu between 76-90 minutes (67%). Conceding goals: Portuguesa often concedes between 76-90 minutes (50%), Paysandu between 31-45 (33%). Despite Paysandu's high-scoring profile, Portuguesa plays more conservatively, and the average goals for both teams don't exceed 3. The main prediction for this match is under 2.5 goals at 1.53.

Corner Totals Analysis

Portuguesa averages 3.4 corners per match, Paysandu 4.2. Over the last five games, the total corners over 9.5 occurred once for each team, under four times. The line offers a total corners of 9.5: over 9.5 is at 1.85, under 9.5 is also at 1.85. Based on the average total corners (7.6), it's more logical to consider the option for under 9.5, as both teams are not prone to frequent high corner matches. Additionally, there's a low frequency of high corner totals in recent matches for both teams.