Match Analysis

This matchup in the 1st Phase is expected to be a tight contest, with the win probabilities nearly split between Sousa (31.3%) and Santa Cruz (38.7%). Defenses could be on top here, with stats suggesting a lower-scoring game. Our AI model recommends backing Sousa or Draw, predicting a likely scoreline of 2 - 1. Taking into account recent form and head-to-head data, this promises to be an intriguing battle at Sousa's home ground.