On February 9, 2026, EC Avenida defeated Guarany de Bagé 2-1 at the Estádio dos Eucaliptos in Santa Cruz do Sul as part of the Campeonato Gaúcho relegation round.
Match Summary
The victory allowed EC Avenida to move to the top of the relegation group standings. The match was decided by a late penalty, securing all three points for the home side after a closely contested game.
Key Events
- 1-0 (1′): Wesley Pionteck opened the scoring for EC Avenida in the first minute of the match, assisted by Xandy.
- 1-1 (Unknown): Marquinhos equalized for Guarany de Bagé with a counter-attack goal, assisted by Vitor Oliveira.
- 2-1 (+4′): Wellisson converted a late penalty to secure the win for EC Avenida.
Match Statistics
| Category | EC Avenida | Guarany de Bagé |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Competition | Gaúcho – Relegation | Gaúcho – Relegation |
| Venue | Estádio dos Eucaliptos | Estádio dos Eucaliptos |
Betting Review
On February 9, 2026, EC Avenida secured a vital 2-1 victory over Guarany de Bagé in the Campeonato Gaúcho Relegation Round. For bettors, the match was a successful outcome for those backing the slight home favorites and high-scoring scenarios, as the late winning penalty pushed the game past the key 2.5 goal threshold.
Betting Market Results
| Market | Final Outcome | Odds (Pre-Match) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Winner (1X2) | EC Avenida | 2.00 – 2.45 | Won |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over | 2.62 (13/8) | Won |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | ~1.90 – 2.10 | Won |
| Correct Score | 2-1 | ~8.50 – 10.00 | Won |
Betting Performance Review
- The Over 2.5 Value: This was the most significant betting takeaway from the match. The “Under 2.5” market was the heavy favorite pre-match (priced at 1.44), reflecting expectations of a cagey relegation battle. The late 90+4′ penalty by Wellisson overturned these odds, rewarding high-risk “Over” bettors with a payout of 2.62.
- Home Favorite Success: EC Avenida entered the match as the slight favorite, with odds generally hovering around 2.00. The win solidified their position at the top of the relegation group, making them a reliable pick for bettors following the “Home Advantage” trend in the Gaúcho Serie A1.
- Early & Late Goals: Bettors on “Early Goal” markets found success with Wesley Pionteck’s strike in the 1st minute. Conversely, those in the live “Draw” market (1-1) were hit by the stoppage-time penalty, a common occurrence in high-stakes relegation fixtures.
- BTTS Market: The “Both Teams to Score” (BTTS) market was considered a toss-up by bookmakers. The equalizer from Marquinhos ensured this line cleared, which was a popular secondary pick for parlay bettors.