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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Estádio Janio Moraes · Analysis updated 22:33 UTC

Nova Iguaçu vs Sampaio Corrêa RJ Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.72 expected goals for Nova Iguaçu and 0.83 for Sampaio Corrêa RJ, a combined total of 1.54. That distribution gives Sampaio Corrêa RJ the largest share of the 1X2 market at 35%, with the draw at 36%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 20% for over 2.5 goals and 29% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 21%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 35% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

64.7% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.72 – 0.83

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Nova Iguaçu home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sampaio Corrêa RJ away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 5 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Nova Iguaçu win29%
Draw36%
Sampaio Corrêa RJ win35%

Double chance 1X

65%

Double chance 12

64%

Double chance X2

71%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals46%
Over 2.5 goals20%
Over 3.5 goals7%
Both teams to score29%

Correct score

  • 0–021.4%
  • 0–117.7%
  • 1–015.3%
  • 1–112.7%
  • 0–27.3%

Recent form

Nova Iguaçu

  • 2026-09-26T22:00:00.000Z · A vs Boavista SC · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Boavista SC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-02T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Sampaio Corrêa RJ · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-26T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Sampaio Corrêa RJ · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-12T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Olaria · 0-0 (D)

Sampaio Corrêa RJ

  • 2026-09-23T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Madureira · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Madureira · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-02T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Nova Iguaçu · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-26T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Nova Iguaçu · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-12T17:45:00.000Z · H vs São Gonçalo EC RJ · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-02T17:45:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 1-2 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Copa Rio)
  • 2026-08-26T17:45:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 2-0 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Copa Rio)
  • 2026-05-16T20:00:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 2-1 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Serie D)
  • 2026-04-25T22:00:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 0-1 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Serie D)
  • 2026-03-08T19:00:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 2-0 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)
  • 2026-02-23T23:00:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 1-1 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)
  • 2026-01-15T20:00:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 3-1 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)
  • 2025-01-15T21:30:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 1-0 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)
  • 2024-01-18T18:45:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 2-1 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)
  • 2021-02-06T18:30:00.000Z · Nova Iguaçu 1-0 Sampaio Corrêa RJ (Carioca - 1)

Copa Rio table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Boavista SC85211117
2Sampaio Corrêa RJ8521517
3Nova Iguaçu8332112
4Olaria6321711
5São Gonçalo EC RJ623119
6Madureira8152-38
7Pérolas Negras421167
8América RJ421157
9CFRJ / Maricá421117
10Resende420266
11Bonsucesso413026
12Americano Campos412105
13Portuguesa RJ412105
14São Cristóvão RJ202002
15CEAC / Araruama4022-52
16Serrano RJ2011-11
17Macaé2011-11
18Volta Redonda2011-11
19Bangu2011-21
20Cabofriense2011-21
21Duque de Caxias2002-60
22Goytacaz2002-60
23SE Belford Roxo2002-90
24Santa Cruz RJ2002-90

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 64.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 29% and over 2.5 goals at 20%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.