Nova Iguaçu vs Noroeste | Prediction | Serie D | 23/05
Brazil - Serie D
Nova Iguaçu and Noroeste face each other in an official match of the 2026 Serie D season. The game takes place at Estádio Laranjão on Saturday, 23/05/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube vs Esporte Clube Noroeste, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Nova Iguaçu vs Noroeste
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.48
Confidence
61%
Last updated: 23-05-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
Nova Iguaçu and Noroeste are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.
That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.
Our prediction is: Draw
Nova Iguaçu will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Nova Iguaçu vs Noroeste.
We just see some flaws that Noroeste can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 2.37, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.
Pride of Baixada preview
Nova Iguaçu comes into the match having played 7 games in the Serie D so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.86 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.
Nova Iguaçu's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Serie D, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Nova Iguaçu is led by Leonardo Rafael dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Wender dos Santos Almeida, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
- 07/06/2026Nova IguaçuXV de PiracicabaW1007/06/2026Serie DNova Iguaçu
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XV de Piracicaba1 - 0W - 30/05/2026MaricáNova IguaçuL1030/05/2026Serie DMaricá
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Nova Iguaçu1 - 0L - 23/05/2026Nova IguaçuNoroesteW1023/05/2026Serie DNova Iguaçu
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Noroeste1 - 0W - 16/05/2026Nova IguaçuSampaio Corrêa-RJW2116/05/2026Serie DNova Iguaçu
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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ2 - 1W - 09/05/2026Velo ClubeNova IguaçuD1109/05/2026Serie DVelo Clube
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Nova Iguaçu1 - 1D
Norusca preview
On the other hand, Noroeste comes into the match having played 14 games in the Serie D so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses.
Noroeste's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Serie D, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.
The offence system of Noroeste is led by Carlos Henrique de Moura Brito as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Diego Mathias de Almeida, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.21.
- 03/10/2026São José-SPNoroesteL1003/10/2026Copa PaulistaSão José-SP
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Noroeste1 - 0L - 27/09/2026NoroesteSão José-SPD1127/09/2026Copa PaulistaNoroeste
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São José-SP1 - 1D - 19/09/2026NoroestePrimaveraD0019/09/2026Copa PaulistaNoroeste
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Primavera0 - 0D - 12/09/2026PrimaveraNoroesteD2212/09/2026Copa PaulistaPrimavera
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Noroeste2 - 2D - 22/08/2026NoroesteComercial-SPW4322/08/2026Copa PaulistaNoroeste
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Comercial-SP4 - 3W
Head to head: Nova Iguaçu vs Noroeste
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nova Iguaçu
Home
Noroeste
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.861.14
- 14%Wins29%
- 14%First to Score43%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.711
- Conceded/game1.291
- xG1.381.27
- xGA1.181.24
Trends
- 57%Both Score36%
- 14%Clean Sheet36%
- 43%Failed to Score43%
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