Our Nova Iguacu vs Volta Redonda Prediction: 1-1
Nova Iguacu vs Volta Redonda in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Nova Iguacu vs Volta Redonda 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 Araruama FC
Nova Iguacu will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Brazil Copa Rio share of the spoils with Araruama FC on August 27. In that match, Nova Iguacu had 67% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nova Iguacu | 67% | 0 (2) | - | 60 |
Araruama FC | 33% | 0 (2) | - | 41 |
Volta Redonda's Last Match – Vila Nova vs Volta Redonda
Determined to get back to winning ways, Volta Redonda must win after their 2-2 Brazil Serie B draw against Vila Nova on November 19. In that match, Volta Redonda controlled 42% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vila Nova | 58% | 18 (10) | 2.22 | 0 |
 Volta Redonda | 42% | 5 (2) | 0.65 | 0 |
Nova Iguacu vs Volta Redonda Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Volta Redonda | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Volta Redonda average 0.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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