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 – Nova Iguacu vs Lagarto
Nova Iguacu will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Copa do Brasil draw with Lagarto on March 4. In that match, Nova Iguacu had 66% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nova Iguacu | 66% | 0 (1) | - | 54 |
 Lagarto | 34% | 0 (4) | - | 64 |
Sampaio Correa RJ's Last Match – Portuguesa RJ vs Sampaio Correa RJ
Sampaio Correa RJ must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Brazil Campeonato Carioca defeat against Portuguesa RJ on March 2. In that match, Sampaio Correa RJ recorded 46% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa RJ | 54% | 0 (6) | 1.03 | 35 |
Sampaio Correa RJ | 46% | 0 (0) | 1.14 | 34 |
Nova Iguacu vs Sampaio Correa RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Nova Iguacu | Sampaio Correa RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.33 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nova Iguacu are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sampaio Correa RJ average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.