Our Nova Iguacu vs Fortaleza Prediction: 1-2
Nova Iguacu vs Fortaleza in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Nova Iguacu vs Fortaleza 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 – Castanhal vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-0 Copa do Brasil victory over Castanhal on March 11. In that match, Nova Iguacu saw 42% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Castanhal | 58% | 0 (2) | - | 64 |
 Nova Iguacu | 42% | 0 (5) | - | 25 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Manauara EC vs Fortaleza
Fortaleza will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Copa do Brasil win against Manauara EC on March 11. In that match, Fortaleza had 58% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manauara EC | 42% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
 Fortaleza | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 91 |
Nova Iguacu vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.4 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.