Our Portuguesa RJ vs Maracanã Prediction: 1-0
Portuguesa RJ vs Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 5, 2026. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Portuguesa RJ, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Maracanã at bay.
This Portuguesa RJ vs Maracanã prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portuguesa RJ's Last Match – Portuguesa RJ vs Sampaio Correa RJ
Determined to maintain their recent success, Portuguesa RJ must win following their 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca victory against Sampaio Correa RJ on March 2. In that match, Portuguesa RJ had 54% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa RJ | 54% | 0 (6) | 1.03 | 35 |
Sampaio Correa RJ | 46% | 0 (0) | 1.14 | 34 |
Maracanã's Last Match – CEFAT Tirol vs Maracanã
Maracanã will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Cearense victory over CEFAT Tirol on February 9. In that match, Maracanã saw 50% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CEFAT Tirol | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
 Maracanã | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 32 |
Portuguesa RJ vs Maracanã Stats
Key Stats
| Portuguesa RJ | Maracanã | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 0.23 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portuguesa RJ are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Maracanã average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.