Figueirense vs Ferroviária Predictions

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Serie CSerie C · Brazil
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Figueirense

Figueirense

Full Time

0 - 0

AI predicted 0 - 1

Ferroviária

Ferroviária

🗓️ Saturday, 8 Aug 2026 at 17:00 GMT-3 (venue time) · 20:00 UTC (your time)

Win Probability (1X2)

Figueirense 23%Draw 38%Ferroviária 39%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5

Match Result

7.5/10

Late Drama as Figueirense Salvage Draw Against 10-Man Ferroviária

Figueirense staged a dramatic late comeback to snatch a 2-2 draw against Ferroviária in a pulsating Serie C encounter. The visitors looked set for all three points after taking a 2-0 lead, but a late red card and a flurry of yellow cards saw their composure slip, allowing Figueirense to strike twice in the dying minutes. Ferroviária opened the scoring in the 20th minute and doubled their advantage with just over ten minutes to play. However, a red card for Ferroviária and mounting disciplinary issues handed the initiative to the hosts, who capitalized with goals in the 89th and 90th minutes to secure a share of the spoils. The match was a tale of two halves, with Ferroviária's early control ultimately undone by late defensive lapses and indiscipline.

😅 AI Prediction Report

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

Predicted

0 - 1

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Actual

2 - 2

❌Result
❌BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/3 hit

1X2 — Draw
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Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Under 2.5
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BTTS — No
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Key Moments

20' — Goal

Ferroviária take the lead with a well-taken goal.

79' — Goal

Ferroviária double their advantage, seemingly sealing the win.

Late' — Red Card

Ferroviária reduced to 10 men after a sending off, shifting the momentum.

89' — Goal

Figueirense pull one back, setting up a tense finale.

90' — Goal

Figueirense complete the comeback with a dramatic equalizer.

Figueirense

Figueirense

6.8/10

Figueirense struggled to break down Ferroviária's defense for much of the match, falling behind early and then again in the second half. However, their resilience shone through in the final minutes as they mounted a spirited comeback against a tiring and undermanned opponent. The hosts showed grit and determination, taking full advantage of Ferroviária's late red card and loss of discipline to snatch a dramatic draw. Despite being unable to control the match for large stretches, Figueirense's late surge demonstrated their fighting spirit and ability to exploit opportunities under pressure.

Key Players

Unknown: Scored the crucial 89th-minute goal to spark the comeback.
Unknown: Netted the equalizer in stoppage time, rescuing a point for the hosts.

Strengths

Resilience under pressureCapitalizing on numerical advantageLate-game attacking impetus

Weaknesses

Slow startsDefensive vulnerability to counterattacks
Ferroviária

Ferroviária

6.5/10

Ferroviária looked in control for much of the contest, taking a deserved lead in the 20th minute and doubling it late on. Their disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing seemed to have secured victory, but a rash red card and a flurry of yellow cards in the closing stages proved costly. The visitors' inability to maintain composure under pressure allowed Figueirense back into the game, ultimately costing them two valuable points. Despite their strong start and effective game management for most of the match, Ferroviária's late collapse highlighted the dangers of indiscipline and lapses in concentration.

Key Players

Unknown: Opened the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for Ferroviária.
Unknown: Doubled the lead in the 79th minute, but was later part of a defense that crumbled under pressure.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDisciplined defensive structure (for most of the match)

Weaknesses

Disciplinary issues (4 yellows, 1 red)Late-game composureInability to close out matches

Tactical Analysis

With no confirmed lineups or formations available, both teams appeared to approach the match with contrasting philosophies. Ferroviária's early lead and defensive solidity suggested a compact, counter-attacking setup, which worked effectively until their discipline faltered late on. Figueirense, meanwhile, struggled to break down the visitors for much of the game, but threw caution to the wind in the final minutes, pressing high and committing numbers forward after Ferroviária went down to ten men. The late red card forced Ferroviária to retreat deeper, inviting pressure and ultimately succumbing to Figueirense's relentless late surge. Set pieces and width became more prominent as the hosts sought to exploit their numerical advantage, leading to the dramatic late goals.

Turning Point

The red card to Ferroviária in the closing stages, which handed Figueirense the momentum to mount their comeback.

Man of the Match

Unknown (Figueirense late goalscorer)

Scored the crucial equalizer in stoppage time to complete a dramatic comeback.

Figueirense vs Ferroviária: Match Preview

Figueirense approach this match in 13th place, with a negative goal difference and just two wins from seven home matches. Their recent form is steady but unspectacular—one win, three draws, and a loss in the last five—highlighting a team that struggles to impose itself offensively. Ferroviária, by contrast, sit 8th and have a marginally better record both home and away, picking up 23 points from 15 games and conceding just 12 times all season.

The statistical matchup is defined by low attacking output and above-average defensive solidity. Figueirense have managed only 0.87 goals per game (0.86 at home), while Ferroviária's away defence allows exactly 1 goal per match. Ferroviária themselves are not prolific (1.0 goals per game overall, 1.14 away), but their clean sheet rate (46.7%) and under 2.5 goals percentage (73%) point to a disciplined, risk-averse approach. Both sides have failed to score in at least two of their last five, and neither has shown a tendency for high-scoring first halves.

Given these rates, the model projects a low-goal environment with a high probability of a draw or a narrow Ferroviária win. The likeliest scoreline is 0-1, with 0-0 and 1-1 also plausible. Without a clear attacking edge for either side and both teams' recent matches trending under 2.5 goals, the contest is expected to be decided by a single goal or less.

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Win Probability
Figueirense 26% Draw 34% Ferroviária 40%

Over 2.5 Goals

23%

BTTS: Yes

31%

Likely Scores

0-0 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Figueirense vs Ferroviária Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
23%
38%
39%
Figueirense 23%Draw 38%Ferroviária 39%
Both Teams to Score
27%
73%
Yes 27%No 73%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
26%
74%
Over 2.5 26%Under 2.5 74%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Figueirense vs Ferroviária that most previews miss.

  • 1Ferroviária's matches have finished under 2.5 goals in 11 of 15 games this season (73%), the lowest in the top half.
  • 2Figueirense have scored more than once in just 2 of 15 matches this campaign.
  • 3Both teams have failed to score in at least 2 of their last 5 matches, with Figueirense blanking twice and Ferroviária three times.

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The Case For This Figueirense vs Ferroviária Prediction

This fixture profiles as a low-scoring, closely contested affair between two sides whose season-long scoring rates and recent form point to a defensive battle. Figueirense's home record is poor (6 scored, 10 conceded in 7), while Ferroviária's away output is modest but more balanced (8 scored, 7 conceded in 7). The underlying rates suggest the likeliest outcome is a narrow win for the visitors or a draw, with goals at a premium.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Figueirense average just 0.87 goals scored per match this season, with only 6 goals in 7 home games.

Defence

  • →Ferroviária have the stronger defence (0.8 goals conceded per match, 46.7% clean sheet rate), and have lost just 2 of 7 away.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have seen under 2.5 goals in the majority of their matches (Ferroviária 73%, Figueirense 53%).

How Figueirense and Ferroviária Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Figueirense vs Ferroviária Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

FigueirenseFigueirenselast 5 matches
Emerson Galego
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Igor Bolt
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Jose Carlos
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

FerroviáriaFerroviárialast 5 matches
Albano
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Denilson Chaves
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Fau
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Felipe Rodrigues
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Denilson Silva
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Figueirense have been difficult to beat recently, drawing three of their last five and conceding just four goals in that span, but their attack has produced only three goals across those matches. Ferroviária's form is patchier but includes a recent 3-1 away win at Ituano and two clean sheets in their last five. Both sides are trending towards draws and low-scoring outcomes.

Figueirense vs Ferroviária — Last 10 Matches

FigueirenseFigueirenseLast 10 results
W1-0
D0-0
L1-3
D1-1
D0-0
W2-1
W2-1
D0-0
L0-1
W1-0
W@ Santa Cruz1-0
Dvs Volta Redonda0-0
L@ Brusque1-3
Dvs Guarani Campinas1-1
D@ Ituano0-0
W@ Floresta2-1
Wvs Paysandu2-1
D@ Confiança0-0
Lvs AO Itabaiana0-1
W@ Amazonas1-0

Strengths

  • +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches

Concerns

  • −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
FerroviáriaFerroviáriaLast 10 results
D0-0
W3-1
L0-1
L0-1
W2-0
W1-0
D1-1
W2-1
W1-0
D0-0
Dvs Maranhão0-0
W@ Ituano3-1
Lvs Caxias0-1
L@ AO Itabaiana0-1
Wvs Inter De Limeira2-0
Wvs Barra1-0
D@ Santa Cruz1-1
W@ Amazonas2-1
Wvs Brusque1-0
D@ Volta Redonda0-0

Strengths

  • +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
  • +46.67% clean sheet rate this season

What History Says: Figueirense vs Ferroviária

These teams have met just once before, with Ferroviária winning 1-0 away. That result aligns with the current season's data, where both teams are more likely to be involved in low-scoring, tightly contested matches.

Figueirense vs Ferroviária Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

0

Figueirense wins

0

Draws

1

Ferroviária wins

0%0% draws100%
26 May 24Figueirense vs Ferroviária0-1

Things to Watch: Figueirense vs Ferroviária

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be quantified.
  • ⚠️No shots, possession, or set-piece data for either team; model relies on goals and results rates.
  • ⚠️Only one previous head-to-head, so no robust H2H trends.

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Final Verdict

Figueirense 0–1 Ferroviária

The data points to a tight, low-scoring contest with Ferroviária's defensive record (0.8 goals conceded per game, 46.7% clean sheets) the standout metric. The model's most likely outcome is a 0-1 away win, but with both teams struggling for attacking consistency, a goalless draw is also a strong possibility. The main risk is a defensive lapse early on, which could force the game open and push it over the expected goal line.

Figueirense vs Ferroviária: Common Questions

Who will win Figueirense vs Ferroviária?

The model gives Ferroviária a 39% chance of victory, Figueirense 23%, and the draw 38%. Both teams have low scoring rates and strong defensive records, so a draw or narrow away win is most likely.

Will both teams score in Figueirense vs Ferroviária?

Both teams to score is rated at just 27%, reflecting that both sides have failed to score in at least two of their last five matches and average under one goal scored per game.

How likely is under 2.5 goals in this match?

Under 2.5 goals is highly probable at 74%, with both teams trending towards low-scoring matches—Ferroviária have seen under 2.5 in 73% of their games, Figueirense in 53%.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Figueirense vs Ferroviária: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 1 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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