Nova Iguacu vs Vitoria Prediction: Much Depending on Frontliners

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Nova Iguacu will take on Esporte Clube Vitória at the Estádio Jânio Moraes in Nova Iguaçu. Nova Iguacu has demonstrated decent gameplay and control in the ongoing Carioca Serie A. Both teams will look to play resiliently and register a win. However, the home game advantage will be favoring Nova Iguacu as they play at Estádio Jânio Moraes. This fixture will mark the first matchup between Nova Iguacu and Vitoria. 

Going in the matchup, Nova Iguacu is coming off a win against Resende (1-0) which was a Carioca Serie A fixture. In the last outing, Canela scored the only goal for Nova Iguacu in the 71st minute of play. If we analyze the overall game form of Nova Iguacu, it has managed to win just two of its last 5 matches played. Moreover, Nova Iguacu has scored only three goals at an average of 0.6 goals in its last 5 outings. With reasonable Carioca Serie A form and momentum, Nova Iguacu is likely to feel comfortable against Vitoria. From the previous stats it is explicit that when Nova Iguacu leads 1-0 at home, it manages to win 100% of its matches. With the likes of Nathan Paladoz de Sousa and Lua Lucio Costa in the attack, Nova Iguacu has the ability to dominate the visitors. 

Going in the matchup, Esporte Clube Vitoria hasn’t managed to win a single match from its last 5 games. With an under-par performance in Copa do Nordeste and Campeonato Baiano, Vitoria is likely to struggle in the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Vitoria averages 1 goal per game. Hence, Vitoria will look to score a goal at least against Nova Iguacu. Vitoria has conceded 7 goals at an average of 1.4 goals in the last 5 outings. With the likes of Osvaldo and Thiago Lopes in the lineup, Vitoria will be hoping them to exceed the expectations and score goals.

With no wins registered in the last 5 matches played, Esporte Clube Vitoria will struggle against Nova Iguacu. With a decent record at home, Nova Iguacu is likely to score 2 goals for securing a positive win. Hence, I am predicting a game total of under 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is expected to be 1-0 or 2-0.

• Nova Iguacu to Win for 3.30
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.82
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.62