Portuguesa RJ vs Audax Rio Prediction: We are in the Final Stages of Carioca Serie A

In the upcoming fixture of Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Portuguesa RJ will take on Audax Rio at the Estádio Luso Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the contest, Portuguesa will be looking to avert any chances of playing relegation and manage its position in the top ten standings. Audax Rio on the other hand stands 6th with 3 wins and 12 points from 9 matches played. Hence, Audax Rio will be hoping for two in two wins as we are near to the close of Carioca Serie A. The last time these two sides played against each other, Portuguesa RJ won (1-0).

Portuguesa RJ - Coming off a Defeat Against Fluminense (LDWDD)

Going in the matchup, Portugueusa RJ is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (3-0) in which Portuguesa was taken to the cleaners. If Portuguesa does not manage to score, it will need to face immense pressure. Portuguesa has scored just 5 goals in its last 5 outings, averaging just 1 goal per game. If we look at the overall performance of Portuguesa RJ, Emerson Carioca has emerged as a star performer. Lucas Santos also did showcase his skill against Volta Redonda. Hence, Portuguesa will be relying on its star performers and goal scorers from the previous matches.

Audax Rio - Has Registered Consecutive Wins (WWLDD)

Going in the matchup, Audax Rio is coming off a win against Madureira RJ (3-1) in which Emerson and Pablo Thomaz scored goals throughout the game. Though Audax Rio swept 2 important goals in the first half of play, Pablo Thomez kept on attacking the goal post and managed a 3-1 scoreline towards the end. With 7 goals scored in the last 5 matches, Audax Rio averages 1.4 goals per game. Compared to the scoring rate, Audax Rio has conceded 7 goals, which balances the average of scoring and conceding.

Expert Betting Tips

While drawing down the prediction for the upcoming matchup, we need to analyze and go through the average goal scoring rates. It seems as both sides are likely to score, making the contest interesting towards the end. Audax Rio did manage two in two wins, but they were at home, however, now the dynamics will be little different. Hence, I am predicting a draw (1-1) or Audax Rio to win (1-2).

• Draw or Audax Rio for 1.66
• Total Over 1.5 for 2.42
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.14