Portuguesa-RJ and São José-RS face each other on Sunday 07.12.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Serie D 2026 match. The game will take place at Portuguesa-RJ's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ) and Esporte Clube São José (Porto Alegre-RS), grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Portuguesa-RJ vs São José-RS
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Portuguesa-RJ preview
Portuguesa-RJ heads into the match with the following record in the Serie D: in 13 matches, Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ) secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lusa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Portuguesa-RJ has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Serie D, resulting in an average of 1.38 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lohan dos Santos Freire, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Anderson Indalêncio da Rosa has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Portuguesa-RJ has conceded 12 goals in the Serie D (an average of 0.92 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2026 campaign.
São José-RS preview
São José-RS comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the Serie D. They have secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.
Esporte Clube São José (Porto Alegre-RS)'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 18 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Serie D, with an average of 0.69 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.82.
Zequinha's offensive system is led by Ronald Barcellos Arantes, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ronald Barcellos Arantes. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.77 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 22 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.
Head to head: Portuguesa-RJ vs São José-RS
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portuguesa-RJ
Brazil - Serie D
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L D |
1 |
| Home | D D D W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.31 | 2.33 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 1 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 67% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 50% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.56 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.35 | 1.64 |
São José-RS
Brazil - Serie D
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Away | D W D D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 43% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.77 | 0.71 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 29% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 57% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 29% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 57% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.75 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.24 | 1.16 |
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