Sampaio Corrêa-RJ and Maricá face each other on Thursday 02.26.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a A1 Carioca 2026 match. The game will take place at Sampaio Corrêa-RJ's home ground, the Estádio Lourival Gomes de Almeida (Lourivalzão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte and Maricá Futebol Clube, 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 Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte vs Maricá Futebol Clube
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1st Half Over 0.5 Goals
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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ preview
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Carioca: in 9 matches, Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.56 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Little Rooster's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 15 were scored in the A1 Carioca, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme dos Santos Souza, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Guilherme dos Santos Souza has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Sampaio Corrêa-RJ has conceded 17 goals in the A1 Carioca (an average of 1.89 per game) and 18 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.8 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Maricá preview
Maricá comes into the game with 9 matches played so far in the A1 Carioca. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses.
Maricá Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 6 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the A1 Carioca, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.67.
Maricá FC's offensive system is led by Marcelo Oliveira Pinto, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rafael Forster. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.78 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 9 matches, averaging 1.78 per match.
Head to head: Sampaio Corrêa-RJ vs Maricá
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W L D |
1.56 |
| Home | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Away | W L W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.56 | 3.2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.6 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.89 | 1.6 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 20% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.5 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.9 | 1.52 | 2.38 |
Maricá
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.67 |
| Home | L L L L L |
0 |
| Away | W L W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.6 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.78 | 2.2 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 60% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.61 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.41 | 1.51 |
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