Maricá and Sampaio Corrêa-RJ face each other on Tuesday 01.27.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a A1 Carioca 2026 match. The game will take place at Maricá's home ground, the Estádio Municipal João Saldanha.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maricá and Sampaio Corrêa-RJ, 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 Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Maricá vs Sampaio Corrêa-RJ is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 2.89 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Maricá and Sampaio Corrêa-RJ both find the back of the net.

Maricá preview

Maricá heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Carioca: in 3 matches, Maricá Futebol Clube secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Maricá's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Maricá has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 4 goals, of which 4 were scored in the A1 Carioca, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Marcelo Oliveira Pinto, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. 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 A1 Carioca (an average of 2 per game) and 6 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Sampaio Corrêa-RJ preview

Sampaio Corrêa-RJ comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the A1 Carioca. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte's attack has been highly effective, scoring 4 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the A1 Carioca, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.

Sampaio Corrêa RJ's offensive system is led by Lucas Araújo de Souza, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Guilherme dos Santos Souza. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 3 matches, averaging 2 per match.

Head to head: Maricá vs Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Maricá

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L

1

Home L

0

Away W L

1.5

Away Team

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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L

1

Home W L

1.5

Away L

0

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Published on 26 January 2026, at 14:34 Last updated on 26 January 2026, at 14:34
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