Portuguesa Santista vs Rio Claro: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portuguesa Santista prepare to host Rio Claro on February 12, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this BRAZIL: Paulista A3 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portuguesa Santista, currently 1st in the standings with 12 points from 5 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Rio Claro, sitting 5th with 11 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Portuguesa Santista and Rio Claro have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Desportivo Brasil, Portuguesa Santista recorded a 4-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Rio Claro's last outing came against Catanduva, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Portuguesa Santista are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portuguesa Santista and Rio Claro are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Portuguesa Santista's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Rio Claro's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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