APWin Prediction

No BTTS 2nd Half

Nova Iguaçu Form and Insights

Nova Iguaçu hosts Portuguesa-RJ at the Estádio Laranjão (Laranjão) for this A1 Carioca fixture. The match will kick off at 20:00 (UK Time) on 26/02/2026.

Their performance in the A1 Carioca so far:

  • 1 Wins

  • 4 Draws

  • 4 Losses

Offensive and defensive statistics:

  • 10 goals scored

  • 1.11 average goals per match

  • 12 goals conceded

  • 10 average goals conceded per match

Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ) Form and Insights

Portuguesa-RJ has played 9 matches in the A1 Carioca so far this season.

Here’s how the team comes into their match with Nova Iguaçu:

  • 3 Wins

  • 2 Draws

  • 4 Losses

Goals scored and conceded:

  • 11 goals scored

  • 1.22 average goals per match

  • 11 goals conceded

  • 11 average goals conceded per match

Head-to-Head Statistics

We have seen the match between Nova Iguaçu and Portuguesa-RJ on the match calendar 14 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.

  • Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube win - 1

  • Portuguesa-RJ win - 3

  • Draw - 6

Home Team

Nova Iguaçu Team Logo

Nova Iguaçu

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D L L

0.78

Home L L D L

0.25

Away D D L D W

1.2

Away Team

Portuguesa-RJ Team Logo

Portuguesa-RJ

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D W W

1.22

Home D W L L

1

Away W L W L D

1.4

Access all match stats for Nova Iguaçu vs Portuguesa-RJ

The last match was played on 11/02/2026 in the A1 Carioca and ended in a 1–1 draw.

In the table below, you can find the head-to-head results of the last few meetings.

Players to Watch

APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal-scoring markets.

Pride of Baixada Top Players

  • Leonardo Rafael dos Santos has scored 5 goals so far this season.

  • Wender dos Santos Almeida has given 2 assists this season.

Lusa Top Players

  • Rhuan da Silveira Castro has scored 2 goals so far this season.

  • Lucas Rodrigues Costa has given 2 assists this season.

Betting Insights for Cards and Corners

If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Nova Iguaçu vs Portuguesa-RJ match.

Nova Iguaçu Cards and Corners

  • 2.89 average cards per match

  • 2.5 average cards when playing at home

  • 10 average corners per match

  • 8.5 average corners when playing at home

Portuguesa-RJ Cards and Corners

  • 4.44 average cards per match

  • 4.6 average cards when playing away

  • 10.67 average corners per match

  • 11.2 average corners when playing away

Additional Betting Tips

After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.

Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.

👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Nova Iguaçu vs Portuguesa-RJ is to take the over on 9.5 corner kicks. The statistics point to this being an open, free-flowing football match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to win and concede corners.

With odds of 1.73 on sports betting sites, don't overlook the good value to be had in the corners market.

👉 Our prediction is: Portuguesa-RJ to win the 1st half

Portuguesa-RJ is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.

It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts Nova Iguaçu a bit of a scare in the early going.

That is why we recommend taking Portuguesa-RJ to win the first half.

Match Details

  • Match date: 26/02/2026

  • Kick-off time: 20:00

  • Competition: A1 Carioca

  • Game week: 4

  • Stadium: Estádio Laranjão (Laranjão)

How APWin Makes Its Predictions

Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcomes. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.

Here's what we take into account:

  • Historical match data

  • Home and away performance trends

  • Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics

  • Betting market odds and line movement analysis

APWin Prediction

No BTTS 2nd Half

Published on 26 February 2026, at 08:10 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 08:10
Author: Amauri Barbosa

I’m a journalist and content creator with over 7 years of experience in sports betting. At APWin, I live football and betting markets, and outside the screen I’m also a marathon runner always chasing performance.