Portuguesa-RJ and Nova Iguaçu face each other in an official match of the 2026 A1 Carioca season. The game takes place at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro on Sunday, 08/02/2026, at 00:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Portuguesa-RJ vs Nova Iguaçu, based on 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 Portuguesa-RJ vs Nova Iguaçu

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Home or Away

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

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Portuguesa-RJ and Nova Iguaçu both find the back of the net.

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

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Portuguesa-RJ is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Nova Iguaçu, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Portuguesa-RJ to win the first half in the half-time market.

Portuguesa-RJ preview

Portuguesa-RJ comes into the match having played 5 games in the A1 Carioca so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.

Portuguesa-RJ's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the A1 Carioca, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Portuguesa-RJ is led by Rhuan da Silveira Castro as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Guilherme da Silva Silveira, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.

Nova Iguaçu preview

On the other hand, Nova Iguaçu comes into the match having played 5 games in the A1 Carioca so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

Nova Iguaçu's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the A1 Carioca, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.6.

The offense system of Nova Iguaçu is led by Leonardo Rafael dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexandre Junio Santos da Silva, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.6.

Head to head: Portuguesa-RJ vs Nova Iguaçu

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Portuguesa-RJ

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L L D

0.8

Home L L

0

Away W L D

1.33

Away Team

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Nova Iguaçu

Brazil - Carioca 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L D W

1

Home L D L

0.33

Away D W

2

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Published on 7 February 2026, at 03:51 Last updated on 7 February 2026, at 03:51
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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