Nova Iguaçu vs Sampaio Corrêa-RJ | Prediction | Serie D | 16/05
Brazil - Serie D
Nova Iguaçu and Sampaio Corrêa-RJ face each other in an official match of the 2026 Serie D season. The game takes place at Estádio Laranjão on Saturday, 16/05/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube vs Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte, 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 Sampaio Corrêa-RJ
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Under 3.5 Goals
Market: Under 3.5 Goals · @ 1.17
Last updated: 16-05-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
Based on our analysis, Nova Iguaçu vs Sampaio Corrêa-RJ looks like going to fall safely under 2.5 goals.
The statistics point to the match being more of a defensive struggle, with the two teams more likely to play cautiously than they are to go out and attack.
Our prediction is: Sampaio Corrêa-RJ to win the 1st half
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ will head in to face Nova Iguaçu with a tough task as the away side. Their recent results and performances have been far from impressive, but in our opinion, they are being a bit too underestimated.
We are tipping Sampaio Corrêa-RJ to win the first half because we see decent value in their odds. They still possess enough quality to cause some concern against Nova Iguaçu, at least until half-time.
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Nova Iguaçu comes into the match having played 6 games in the Serie D so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.
Nova Iguaçu's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Serie D, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
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 8 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
- 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
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On the other hand, Sampaio Corrêa-RJ comes into the match having played 6 games in the Serie D so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Serie D, averaging 0.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offence system of Sampaio Corrêa-RJ is led by Luan de Figueiredo Gular da Gama as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Guilherme dos Santos Souza, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.
- 27/06/2026PortuguesaSampaio Corrêa-RJL1027/06/2026Serie DPortuguesa
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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ1 - 0L - 20/06/2026Sampaio Corrêa-RJPortuguesaD1120/06/2026Serie DSampaio Corrêa-RJ
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Portuguesa1 - 1D - 07/06/2026NoroesteSampaio Corrêa-RJL1007/06/2026Serie DNoroeste
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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ1 - 0L - 30/05/2026Sampaio Corrêa-RJVelo ClubeW1030/05/2026Serie DSampaio Corrêa-RJ
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Velo Clube1 - 0W - 23/05/2026Sampaio Corrêa-RJMaricáD1123/05/2026Serie DSampaio Corrêa-RJ
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Maricá1 - 1D
Head to head: Nova Iguaçu vs Sampaio Corrêa-RJ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Nova Iguaçu
Home
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.501.33
- 0%Wins33%
- 0%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.500.83
- Conceded/game1.331
- xG1.490.89
- xGA1.271.68
Trends
- 50%Both Score33%
- 17%Clean Sheet33%
- 50%Failed to Score33%
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