Flamengo vs Nova Iguacu Prediction: Pretty Much a One Sided Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 3, Flamengo will take on Nova Iguacu at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Odds from different bookmakers suggest that Flamengo will be the absolute favorite to win, however, Nova Iguacu can demonstrate agile gameplay. Flamengo is coming off a draw against Madureira RJ (0-0), whereas Nova Iguacu is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (1-0). Flamengo being favorite will be a just call, as it leads the head-to-head statistics (9-1). The last time these two sides met, Flamengo won (5-0), scoring three goals in the second half of play. 

Flamengo started the Carioca proceedings with wins against Audax Rio (1-0) and Portuguesa RJ (4-1). However, in the previous game, Madureira gave Flamengo a tough time, ending the game in a draw (0-0). With 7 points from three games, Flamengo will look to register another win and make it 10 points from four games. Flamengo tried their level best to score a goal and make it (0-1), but the substituting Ayrton Lucas and Gerson didn’t work out.
Flamengo is progressing with a goal scoring average of 1.73 goals per game against Nova Iguacu, which makes it quite comfortable to score two or more goals against Nova Iguacu. Apart from that the goals conceding average is just 0.27, which explains why Nova Iguacu is likely to struggle against Flamengo.

• Pedro
• Gabriel Barbosa
• Fabricio Bruno
• Thiago Maia

Going in the contest, Nova Iguacu will be well-aware of its standings in the points table. A win or a draw in the upcoming game can give Nova Iguacu a boost in the points table standings. If we talk about Nova Iguacu’s goal-scoring against Flamengo, it is just 0.27 goals per game, which needs to be improved if Nova Iguacu is looking out for a draw or even a win. Team Manager, C.A Carreiro de Caravalho will be looking to enhance the playing strategy against Flamengo. In the Carioca Serie A, Nova Iguacu hasn’t scored a single goal yet, making it unfavorite to score a goal or two against Flamengo.

• Marcos Moreira de Souza
• Paulo Henrique
• Andre da Silva

If we compare the two sides and their previous encounters, Flamengo is likely to progress with a goal scoring average of 1.6 goals per game. Secondly, Flamengo has won its previous two encounters against Nova Iguacu. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals and only Flamengo to score. One thing is explicit, all out attack from Flamengo in order to increase their goal difference.

• Correct Score 3-0 for 5.25
• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.57
• Individual Total 1 Over 2.5 for 1.81