Our Marica RJ vs Nova Iguacu Prediction: 1-1
Marica RJ vs Nova Iguacu in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Marica RJ vs Nova Iguacu 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
Marica RJ's Last Match – Marica RJ vs Portuguesa RJ
Marica RJ will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Brazil Campeonato Carioca loss against Portuguesa RJ on February 23. In that match, Marica RJ recorded 43% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marica RJ | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.7 | 30 |
 Portuguesa RJ | 57% | 0 (8) | 1.47 | 34 |
Nova Iguacu's Last Match – Sampaio Correa RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Sampaio Correa RJ on February 23. In that match, Nova Iguacu saw 56% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sampaio Correa RJ | 44% | 0 (3) | 1.73 | 50 |
 Nova Iguacu | 56% | 0 (3) | 1.18 | 41 |
Marica RJ vs Nova Iguacu Stats
Key Stats
| Marica RJ | Nova Iguacu | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.46 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Marica RJ are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Nova Iguacu average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
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