Our Nova Iguacu vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: 1-2
Nova Iguacu vs Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 6, 2025. 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 Vasco da Gama 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.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Nova Iguacu's Last Match – Madureira RJ vs Nova Iguacu
Nova Iguacu should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Madureira RJ on March 1. In that match, Nova Iguacu recorded 53% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Madureira RJ | 47% | 0 (0) | - | 67 |
 Nova Iguacu | 53% | 0 (1) | - | 62 |
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo
Vasco da Gama must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca defeat against Flamengo on March 1 and regain momentum. In that match, Vasco da Gama controlled 39% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 39% | 0 (3) | 0.37 | 28 |
 Flamengo | 61% | 0 (1) | 0.78 | 56 |
Nova Iguacu vs Vasco da Gama Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Vasco da Gama average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Nova Iguacu 8-8
Vasco da Gama 14-8
What are the odds for this match?
Nova Iguacu to win: @6
Draw: @4
Vasco da Gama to win: @1.533