America MG vs Nova Iguacu Prediction: Can Nova Iguacu Minimize the Deficit?

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 2, América MG will be up against Nova Iguaçu at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio. América MG leads the scoreline 2-1 and is likely to dominate at home. Both sides are coming off defeats in their last outings across different competitions. Hence, the upcoming matchup will be important for the two competing teams. Continue reading to find out more about the contest and the possible outcomes.

Going in the matchup, América MG is coming off a defeat against Sao Paulo (3-0) in the last outing of the Brazil Serie A. Before that, América MG also lost to Defensa y Justicia (2-1) in a Copa Sudamericana fixture. With 4 defeats in the last five matches played, América MG is certainly struggling to register wins and claim three points. In the last five matches played, América MG has scored 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Against the scoring average, América MG has conceded 11 goals, averaging 2.20 goals per game. In order to start winning and dominating teams, América MG will have to improve its conceding average and minimize the scoring from the other end. With the presence of Everaldo, Soares, and Paraiba in the lineup, América MG will fancy its chances in the upcoming home match.

Cambell, Coronel, Maciel, Olivera, Insua, Bertolo, Remedi, Aleman, Urzi, N.Sosa, S.Sosal.

Going in the matchup, Nova Iguaçu is playing after a break of almost two weeks. Hence, the expected opening lineup for Nova Iguaçu will be well-rested and is likely to implement match-winning energy for the team. With the pressure of a deficit goal, Nova Iguaçu is likely to start defensively and then experiment with something different under the command of Vitor Carlos. With the likes of Bruninho, Santos, Dias, and Denilson in the lineup, Nova Iguaçu is likely to produce a competitive matchup against América MG. In the last five matches played, Nova Iguaçu has scored 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Nova Iguaçu has conceded goals at an average of 1.00 goals per game.

Usain, Zalazar, Marco, Colombo, Alanis, Gutierrez, Togni, Duarte, Galvan, Ortiz, Rios

Going in the matchup, América MG leads the scoreline (2-1) and is likely to carry the advantage forward. In the last home match, América MG lost to Fluminense; however, the upcoming matchup will be an opportunity to strike back and register a win at home. I am backing the home side to win and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. Just like the first leg, both sides are likely to score, and the final scoreline to be 2-1.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.80
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.20
• Correct Score 2-1 for 6.5