Paysandu and Portuguesa-RJ face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Leônidas Sodré de Castro on Thursday, 12/03/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Paysandu Sport Club vs Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ), 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 Paysandu vs Portuguesa-RJ

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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Paysandu and Portuguesa-RJ, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Paysandu to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Paysandu vs Portuguesa-RJ match is Paysandu to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Paysandu, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Portuguesa-RJ, who have had their share of struggles of late.

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Paysandu comes into the match having played 0 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

Paysandu's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offence system of Paysandu is led by Italo de Carvalho Rocha Lima as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Italo de Carvalho Rocha Lima, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 0.6.

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On the other hand, Portuguesa-RJ comes into the match having played 1 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.

Portuguesa-RJ's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.

The offence system of Portuguesa-RJ is led by Lohan dos Santos Freire as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Anderson Indalêncio da Rosa, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.

Head to head: Paysandu vs Portuguesa-RJ

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Home Team

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Paysandu

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
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0

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0

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Portuguesa-RJ

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W

3

Home W

3

Away

0

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Published on 11 March 2026, at 10:02 Last updated on 11 March 2026, at 10:02
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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