Our Nova Iguacu vs Portuguesa RJ Prediction: 1-2
Nova Iguacu vs Portuguesa RJ in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 26, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Nova Iguacu vs Portuguesa 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 – Sampaio Correa RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Sampaio Correa RJ on February 23. In that match, Nova Iguacu had 56% possession 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 |
Portuguesa RJ's Last Match – Marica RJ vs Portuguesa RJ
Portuguesa RJ will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca victory over Marica RJ on February 23. In that match, Portuguesa RJ saw 57% of the ball and 8 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 vs Portuguesa RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Portuguesa RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.46 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Portuguesa RJ average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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