The Facts
- One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 5th in the Promotion ~ Gaucho 2 PlayoffsQuarter~finals) and 6th in the Promotion ~ Gaucho 2 PlayoffsQuarter~finals)).
- In recent outings, Santa Cruz-RS has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- APAFUT shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Santa Cruz-RS holding a narrow advantage.
- These two teams have no recorded direct encounters in recent history.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Passo Fundo | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 21:9 | 12 | 29 |
| 2 | Veranopolis | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12:6 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | Frederiquense | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 16:9 | 7 | 24 |
| 4 | Esportivo | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 24 |
| 5 | Brasil de Farroupilha | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 15:9 | 6 | 23 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz RS | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 14:10 | 4 | 22 |
| 7 | Brasil de Pelotas | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 14:8 | 6 | 21 |
| 8 | Apafut | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 18:13 | 5 | 21 |
| 9 | Aimore | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 20 |
| 10 | Pelotas | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13:16 | -3 | 15 |
| 11 | EC Guarani | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15:20 | -5 | 15 |
| 12 | Gaucho | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11:15 | -4 | 12 |
| 13 | GE Bage | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 12 |
| 14 | GE Gloria | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11:17 | -6 | 11 |
| 15 | Gramadense | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 10 |
| 16 | Lajeadense | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5:21 | -16 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Gaucho 2 (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Relegation ~ Gaucho 3
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