Nova Iguaçu and Fortaleza face each other on Tuesday 03.17.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2026 match. The game will take place at Nova Iguaçu's home ground, the Estádio Jânio de Moraes.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube and Fortaleza Esporte Clube, 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 Nova Iguaçu vs Fortaleza
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Nova Iguaçu preview
Nova Iguaçu heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 2 matches, Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Pride of Baixada's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Nova Iguaçu has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 20 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Leonardo Rafael dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Wender dos Santos Almeida has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Nova Iguaçu has conceded 1 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.5 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.14 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 0 losses.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.46.
Leão do Pici's offensive system is led by Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra, the team's top scorer this season. The paraguayan forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Pacheco Affini. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 13 matches, averaging 0.46 per match.
Head to head: Nova Iguaçu vs Fortaleza
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