Our Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa RJ Prediction: 1-2
Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa RJ in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 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 Sampaio Correa 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 aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw with 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 |
Sampaio Correa RJ's Last Match – Sampaio Correa RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Sampaio Correa RJ must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Nova Iguacu on February 23. In that match, Sampaio Correa RJ recorded 44% possession and 3 shots hitting the 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 |
Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Sampaio Correa RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Sampaio Correa RJ average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.


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