Marica vs Nova Iguacu Prediction

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Marica and Nova Iguacu. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 20:00 1 March. The tournament match will take place at the Estadio Municipal Alziro de Almeida Alzirao stadium in the city of Itaborai. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nova Iguacu):

    • ball possession percentage: 66% vs 34%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
    • fouls: 19 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 2.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Marica and Nova Iguacu:

    • played 4 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0, draws - 1;
    • number of goals - 7 against 2;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.5, in the 2nd half - 1.75;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.25.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    71%
    5 Wins
    29%
    2 Draws
    0%
    0 Wins
    Total games
    7
    Total Goals Avg
    2.14
    Both teams scored
    43%
    1.57
    Total average
    0.57
    3.29
    Corner
    5.86
    1.57
    Yellow cards
    1.43
    Last matches
    30.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Marica
    Marica
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    12.04.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    Marica
    Marica
    -
    -
    6
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
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    -
    6
    3
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    -
    1
    2
    01.03.26
    Carioca
    Marica
    Marica
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    -
    -
    5
    3
    15
    16
    3
    3
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
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    -
    5
    3
    15
    16
    3
    3
    16.02.26
    Carioca
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    1
    Marica
    Marica
    -
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    7
    2
    19
    11
    2
    4
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
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    -
    7
    2
    19
    11
    2
    4
    12.07.25
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    Marica
    Marica
    -
    -
    10
    2
    -
    -
    3
    3
    1
    3
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    10
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    Marica Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 26 February 2026 as part of the Carioca tournament (home team - Sampaio Correa, away team - Marica). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Marica vs Sampaio Correa):

    • ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 8;
    • fouls: 17 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Carioca season, the team Marica has engaged in 6 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 1 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 0 draws.

    📈Currently, Marica stands at a mid-tier position within the Carioca standings, with a win percentage of 20% and a loss percentage of 80%.

    ⚽️Marica has scored a total of 5 goals. On the defensive end, Marica has allowed 18 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Marica

    Last matches
    07.06.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Velo Clube
    Velo Clube
    Marica
    Marica
    1
    -
    -
    4
    8
    -
    -
    2
    3
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    4
    8
    -
    -
    2
    3
    L
    03.06.26
    Carioca, Serie A2
    CEAC/Araruama
    CEAC/Araruama
    Marica
    Marica
    -
    -
    2
    1
    -
    -
    4
    5
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    1
    -
    -
    4
    5
    W
    30.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Marica
    Marica
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    W
    27.05.26
    Carioca, Serie A2
    Marica
    Marica
    Olaria
    Olaria
    -
    -
    9
    5
    -
    -
    1
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    9
    5
    -
    -
    1
    1
    W
    23.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Sampaio Correa
    Sampaio Correa
    1
    Marica
    Marica
    -
    -
    8
    9
    -
    -
    4
    3
    1
    1
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    1
    1
    0
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    8
    9
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    Nova Iguacu Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 26 February 2026 as part of the Carioca tournament (home team - Nova Iguacu, away - Portuguesa). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the match stats (Nova Iguacu vs Portuguesa):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
    • fouls: 23 vs 20;
    • yellow cards: 7 vs 6;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the Carioca season, the team Nova Iguacu has engaged in 6 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 1 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Nova Iguacu stands at a mid-tier position within the Carioca standings, with a win percentage of 10% and a loss percentage of 40%.

    ⚽Nova Iguacu has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 13 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Nova Iguacu

    Last matches
    07.06.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    Xv de Piracicaba
    Xv de Piracicaba
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    -
    8
    4
    11
    17
    2
    3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
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    -
    8
    4
    11
    17
    2
    3
    W
    30.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Marica
    Marica
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    9
    3
    -
    -
    2
    2
    L
    23.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    Noroeste
    Noroeste
    -
    -
    3
    11
    20
    14
    3
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    11
    20
    14
    3
    3
    W
    16.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    Sampaio Correa
    Sampaio Correa
    2
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    7
    4
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    7
    4
    W
    09.05.26
    Brasileiro Serie D
    Velo Clube
    Velo Clube
    1
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
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    -
    7
    3
    19
    16
    2
    6
    1
    1
    1
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    1
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    7
    3
    19
    16
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 4;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
    • Average first-half total: 0.5;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.

    First-Half Stats: Marica (home) vs Nova Iguacu (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
    • wins: 0 (0%) vs 3 (60%);
    • losses: 4 (80%) vs 1 (20%);
    • draws: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.8 vs 0.8;
    • Average goals conceded: 1.6 vs 0.2.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 1 vs 5;
    • losses: 5 vs 1;
    • draws: 4 vs 4;
    • Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 1) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
    Trends
    • Marica have lost the 1st half in last 4 home games (Carioca).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Nova Iguacu Win (odds: 3.05)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 4;
    • home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.

    Statistics: Marica vs Nova Iguacu

    • matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
    • wins: 2 vs 1;
    • win percentage: 20% vs 10%;
    • losses: 8 vs 4;
    • draws: 0 vs 5.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 2 vs 1;
    • losses: 8 vs 4;
    • draws: 0 vs 5.
    👉Prediction: Marica will not lose (odds: 1.53)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.75, the guests - 0.5;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.25;
    • both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.

    Statistics: Marica vs Nova Iguacu

    • average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2.4;
    • average total goals scored: 0.7 vs 1.1;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.3 vs 0.7;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 0.4;
    • Marica: average total at home in the tournament -  0.4;
    • Nova Iguacu: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 0.4) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Nova Iguacu have conceded in last 8 games (Carioca).
    👉Prediction: Marica will score goal (odds: 1.42)

    Prediction on corners

    H2H

    • average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.75 (1.5 - for home team and 7.25 - for away team);
    • average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 7 (1 - for home team and 6 - for away team).

    Marica: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.7; at home field - 4.2;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; at home field - 4.2.

    Nova Iguacu: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.1, away - 5.4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 5.4.
    Trends
    • Marica have taken over 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Marica Total Over (3.5) (odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 4;
    • both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.

    Statistics: Marica vs Nova Iguacu

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 7;
    • number of BTTS matches for Marica at home - 2 (40%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Nova Iguacu away - 3 (60%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
    • BTTS matches for Marica at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Nova Iguacu away - 3 (60%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.75)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (9/53, 17%);
    • Marica at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (2/5, 40%);
    • Nova Iguacu away most often play: 1:1 (2/5, 40%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 13.41% (odds 5.5)
    0:1 - 12.49% (odds 6.5)
    0:0 - 10.87% (odds 7.5)

    Trends
    • Nova Iguacu drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 games (Carioca).

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Nova Iguacu away games (Carioca).
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Nova Iguacu away games.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Nova Iguacu games (Carioca).

    Our choice
    Total goals Under (2.5) at odds of -182*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (27 February 2026, 20:24)

    Betting Tips: Marica - Nova Iguacu

    Marica have lost the 1st half
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin last 4 home games (Carioca).
    1st Half Nova Iguacu Win
    Bovada
    +200
    Marica have lost
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin 7 of last 8 games (Carioca).
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin last 6 home games.
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin last 5 home games (Carioca).
    Nova Iguacu Win
    Everygame
    +130
    Nova Iguacu have not won
    nova-iguacu-rj-5in last 9 games (Carioca).
    nova-iguacu-rj-5in 7 of last 8 away games (Carioca).
    Marica will not lose
    Everygame
    -182
    Marica have not won
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin 9 of last 10 home games.
    rio-de-janeiro-marica-fc-rjin 7 of last 8 games (Carioca).
    Nova Iguacu have not lost
    nova-iguacu-rj-5in 6 of last 7 away games.
    Nova Iguacu will not lose
    Everygame
    -278
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    Marica - Nova Iguacu Table position

    Group stage Group B
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Botafogo FR
    Botafogo FR
    63036-59
    2.
    Madureira
    Madureira
    62225-68
    3.
    Boavista
    Boavista
    62226-88
    4.
    Flamengo
    Flamengo
    621311-97
    5.
    Nova Iguacu
    Nova Iguacu
    61238-95
    6.
    Marica
    Marica
    61055-103

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 10
    Conceded - 10
    0
    -3
    7 - Scored
    10 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    3
    1
    Draws
    3
    3
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    10
    Scored
    7
    10
    Conceded
    10
    2
    Match goals average
    1.7
    1
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.7
    1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1
    4
    Both teams scored
    4
    90'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    129'
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