Paysandu vs Maringá Predictions
Serie C · Brazil
Paysandu
Full Time
0 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 2
Maringá
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Match Result
6.2/10Late Maranhão Strike Seals Maringá Victory in Belém
Maringá snatched a dramatic 1-0 win over Paysandu at the Leonidas Sodre de Castro stadium, thanks to a late goal from Adeilson Maranhão in the 85th minute. The match was a tense affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances until the closing stages. Paysandu, playing in front of their home crowd, were left frustrated after a disciplined defensive display was undone in the dying minutes. Despite the lack of detailed match statistics, the event summary tells a story of a closely contested battle, punctuated by a handful of cautions and a decisive moment of quality from the visitors. Maringá's resilience and tactical discipline ultimately paid off, as they held firm against Paysandu's efforts and capitalized on a late opportunity to steal all three points.
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CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
85' — Goal
Adeilson Maranhão scores for Maringá, breaking the deadlock late on.
various' — Yellow Cards
Paysandu receive 1 yellow card; Maringá pick up 2 yellows in a physical encounter.
Paysandu
Paysandu put in a committed performance but struggled to find the attacking spark needed to break down Maringá's defense. While their midfield worked hard to control the tempo, the lack of goalscoring chances proved costly. The home side's frustration was evident as they picked up a yellow card and failed to respond after conceding late on.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Maringá
Maringá executed their game plan effectively, staying compact at the back and seizing their moment late in the match. Adeilson Maranhão emerged as the hero, netting the winner in the 85th minute to cap a disciplined team performance. The visitors also showed composure in managing the game's physicality, picking up two yellow cards but avoiding any costly dismissals.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Both teams lined up with defensive discipline, as reflected by the low scoreline and minimal goalmouth action. Paysandu relied on a hard-working midfield trio, with Caio Mello and Marcinho attempting to link play, but the lack of a cutting edge up front was evident. Maringá, meanwhile, focused on a compact defensive structure, with their backline marshaled by Ronald Camarao and Ronald Carvalho. The visitors looked to hit on the break, and their patience was rewarded when Maranhão found space late on to net the winner. Substitutions, if any, did not dramatically alter the tactical balance, as both sides maintained their initial shape until the decisive moment.
Turning Point
Adeilson Maranhão's 85th-minute goal, which shattered Paysandu's resistance and sealed the win for Maringá.
Man of the Match
Adeilson Maranhão
His late goal was the difference in a tight contest and secured three vital points for Maringá.
Paysandu vs Maringá: Match Preview
Paysandu enter this match sixth in Serie C, but their recent form is erratic, alternating wins and losses over the last five (LWLWL) and coming off a heavy 0-4 defeat away at Ferroviária. Maringá, sitting 11th but just two points behind, have steadier momentum, unbeaten in three (DLDWW) and with only two away losses all season. Both sides remain within reach of the playoff positions, so the stakes are high as the season enters its final third.
Statistically, this is a fixture built for goals. Paysandu’s home matches average 3.44 goals (17 scored, 14 conceded in 9), while Maringá’s away games produce 3.11 (15 for, 13 against in 9). Both teams are among the league’s top for over 2.5 goals (64.7%), and neither keeps clean sheets reliably—Paysandu’s clean sheet rate is just 11.8%, Maringá’s 17.7%. Paysandu’s attack is more productive at home (1.89 goals/game), but their defence concedes 1.56 per home match. Maringá’s away attack (1.67 goals/game) is balanced by a similarly porous defence (1.44 conceded), and their last five matches show a 1.4-1.0 goals for/against split.
Given these rates, the model expects an open contest with both teams scoring and Maringá’s slightly more consistent away form (W3 D4 L2) tipping the probabilities in their favour. Paysandu’s tendency to concede late and Maringá’s habit of scoring in the second half (4 of their last 6 away goals after the break) suggest a match that could swing after half-time, with a 1-2 away win the most probable outcome.
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Over 2.5 Goals
60%
BTTS: Yes
62%
Likely Scores
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Paysandu vs Maringá Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Paysandu vs Maringá that most previews miss.
- 1Paysandu’s home games average 3.44 goals per match, with 7 of 9 seeing at least three goals.
- 2Maringá have drawn four of their nine away fixtures, the joint-highest away draw count in the league.
- 3Both teams have seen BTTS in 61% of their last five matches combined.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Paysandu vs Maringá(2)
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in 64.7% of their league matches, and their combined season scoring/conceding rates (Paysandu 1.47/1.53, Maringá 1.71/1.71) point to a high-probability goal environment.
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BTTS: Yes
Paysandu have failed to score in just 2 of their last 5, while Maringá have scored in 4 of their last 5 and conceded in 4 of 5, matching the 61% BTTS rate from recent form.
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The Case For This Paysandu vs Maringá Prediction
Statistically, this fixture profiles as a high-variance contest between two sides with above-average scoring rates and leaky defences. Paysandu’s home matches average 3.44 goals per game, while Maringá’s away games see 3.11, both well above the league mean. The most likely scenario is a match with multiple goals, with Maringá’s greater attacking consistency on the road giving them a slight edge.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Maringá have lost just twice in nine away matches (W3 D4 L2), scoring 15 and conceding 13.
- →Paysandu have conceded at least once in 8 of 9 home games, with only 11.8% clean sheets overall.
Match Context
- →Both teams are above the league average for over 2.5 goals (64.7%).
How Paysandu and Maringá Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Paysandu vs Maringá Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Paysandulast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Maringálast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Paysandu’s recent form is volatile, alternating wins and losses (LWLWL) and conceding heavily in defeats, including a 0-4 loss last time out. Maringá, meanwhile, have steadier momentum, unbeaten in three (DLDWW), and have only failed to score once in their last five. Paysandu’s home record is solid but undermined by defensive lapses, while Maringá’s away record is among the league’s most resilient.
Paysandu vs Maringá — Last 10 Matches
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
What History Says: Paysandu vs Maringá
There is no head-to-head record available between Paysandu and Maringá, so no direct historical trends can be referenced for this fixture.
Paysandu vs Maringá Head-to-Head History
Last 1 meeting between these sides
0
Paysandu wins
0
Draws
1
Maringá wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Paysandu vs Maringá
Without bookmaker odds, value edges cannot be computed for this match. The model’s strongest statistical lean is towards over 2.5 goals and both teams to score, given the high rates for both teams in these markets. Should odds become available above 1.60 for over 2.5 goals, this would likely represent a positive expected value position.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Paysandu vs Maringá
- ⚠️No head-to-head data available, increasing model uncertainty.
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds provided, so value edges cannot be computed.
- ⚠️Lack of shot and possession data limits attack/defence granularity.
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Final Verdict
Paysandu 1–2 MaringáThe model projects a 2-1 away win for Maringá, driven by both teams’ high over 2.5 goal rates and Maringá’s strong away scoring record. The biggest risk to this outlook is Paysandu’s sporadic but potent home attack, which could turn the match if Maringá’s defence falters early.
Paysandu vs Maringá: Common Questions
Who will win Paysandu vs Maringá?
Maringá are given a 39% probability of victory, with Paysandu at 29% and the draw at 32%. Maringá’s superior away scoring rate and Paysandu’s defensive issues at home tilt the balance slightly to the visitors.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Paysandu vs Maringá?
There is a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals, as both teams average above 1.5 goals scored and conceded per game, and over 2.5 has landed in nearly two-thirds of their matches this season.
Are both teams likely to score in Paysandu vs Maringá?
Yes, both teams to score is rated at 61% probability, with Paysandu failing to score in only two of their last five and Maringá scoring in four of their last five, while both sides have low clean sheet rates.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Paysandu vs Maringá: 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: 22 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.