Our Nova Iguacu vs Marica RJ Prediction: 2-1
Nova Iguacu vs Marica RJ in the Brazil Serie D is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Nova Iguacu vs Marica RJ 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
Nova Iguacu's Last Match – XV Piracicaba vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-4 Brazil Serie D loss to XV Piracicaba on April 4. In that match, Nova Iguacu saw 54% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 XV Piracicaba | 46% | 0 (6) | - | 80 |
 Nova Iguacu | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 57 |
Marica RJ's Last Match – Marica RJ vs Velo Clube SP
Marica RJ will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Brazil Serie D victory over Velo Clube SP on April 4. In that match, Marica RJ controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marica RJ | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 72 |
 Velo Clube SP | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 92 |
Nova Iguacu vs Marica RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Marica RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Marica RJ average 0.9 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.