Maricá vs Pérolas Negras-RJ | Prediction | A2 Carioca | 04/07
Brazil - A2 Carioca
Maricá and Pérolas Negras-RJ face each other on Saturday 07.04.2026, at 18:45 (UK Time), in a A2 Carioca 2026 match. The game will take place at Maricá's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maricá Futebol Clube and Academia de Futebol Pérolas Negras, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Maricá vs Pérolas Negras-RJ
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.45
Confidence
57%
Last updated: 04-07-2026
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
If you're expecting Maricá vs Pérolas Negras-RJ to be a goal fest, think again.
We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.
Our prediction is: Draw
There is a significant gap in class and quality between Maricá and Pérolas Negras-RJ, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
Pérolas Negras-RJ has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.
Maricá preview
Maricá heads into the match with the following record in the A2 Carioca: in 9 matches, Maricá Futebol Clube secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Maricá FC's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Maricá has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 28 goals, of which 8 were scored in the A2 Carioca, resulting in an average of 0.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pablo Thiago Ferreira Thomaz, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Rafael Forster has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Maricá has conceded 6 goals in the A2 Carioca (an average of 0.67 per game) and 45 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.45 per match in the 2026 campaign.
- 18/07/2026MaricáResendeD1118/07/2026Carioca A2Maricá
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Resende1 - 1D - 11/07/2026ResendeMaricáL1011/07/2026Carioca A2Resende
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Maricá1 - 0L - 04/07/2026MaricáPérolas Negras-RJW2004/07/2026Carioca A2Maricá
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Pérolas Negras-RJ2 - 0W - 27/06/2026AmericanoMaricáD1127/06/2026Carioca A2Americano
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Maricá1 - 1D - 20/06/2026MaricáAudax RioW1020/06/2026Carioca A2Maricá
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Audax Rio1 - 0W
Pérolas Negras-RJ preview
Pérolas Negras-RJ comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the A2 Carioca. They have secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses.
Academia de Futebol Pérolas Negras's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the A2 Carioca, with an average of 1.1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
Pearls's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1.3 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 13 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.3 per match.
- 04/07/2026MaricáPérolas Negras-RJL2004/07/2026Carioca A2Maricá
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Pérolas Negras-RJ2 - 0L - 27/06/2026CabofriensePérolas Negras-RJW1227/06/2026Carioca A2Cabofriense
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Pérolas Negras-RJ1 - 2W - 20/06/2026Pérolas Negras-RJAmericanoL0120/06/2026Carioca A2Pérolas Negras-RJ
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Americano0 - 1L - 14/06/2026Audax RioPérolas Negras-RJW0114/06/2026Carioca A2Audax Rio
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Pérolas Negras-RJ0 - 1W - 06/06/2026Pérolas Negras-RJSerrano-RJW2106/06/2026Carioca A2Pérolas Negras-RJ
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Serrano-RJ2 - 1W
Head to head: Maricá vs Pérolas Negras-RJ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Maricá
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Pérolas Negras-RJ
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.221.60
- 67%Wins50%
- 56%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.891.10
- Conceded/game0.671.30
- xG1.331.11
- xGA1.511.40
Trends
- 22%Both Score50%
- 67%Clean Sheet20%
- 22%Failed to Score30%
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