Our Nova Iguacu vs Madureira RJ Prediction: 1-1
Nova Iguacu vs Madureira RJ in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Nova Iguacu vs Madureira 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 – Nova Iguacu vs Vasco da Gama
Nova Iguacu will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Copa do Brasil loss to Vasco da Gama on March 6. In that match, Nova Iguacu saw 39% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nova Iguacu | 39% | 0 (4) | - | 26 |
 Vasco da Gama | 61% | 0 (7) | - | 57 |
Madureira RJ's Last Match – Madureira RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Madureira RJ must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Nova Iguacu on March 1. In that match, Madureira RJ recorded 47% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Madureira RJ | 47% | 0 (0) | - | 67 |
| Nova Iguacu | 53% | 0 (1) | - | 62 |
Nova Iguacu vs Madureira RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Madureira RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Madureira RJ average 0.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Nova Iguacu 8-9
Madureira RJ 8-7
What are the odds for this match?
Nova Iguacu to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.3
Madureira RJ to win: @3.3