18.01.2026 9 p.m.
Brazil 🇧🇷 Carioca
Venue:Sao Januário
CR Vasco da Gama vs Nova Iguacu
🔍 What This Suggests
Vasco da Gama is the clear favorite on paper — they’re traditionally a stronger club with more quality and usually control games against Nova Iguaçu.
That said:
Nova Iguaçu can piggyback on momentum and home support (if they’re hosting) and have shown they can grind out results.
Tight games and draws are not uncommon between these two, especially in the state league context.
📊 My Take (Opinion)
✔ Most likely outcome: Vasco to win or at least edge it — they’re stronger and have proven that head-to-head.
✔ Score expectation: A narrow win (e.g., 1–0, 2–1)
✔ Game style: Expect some attacking intent from Vasco but Nova Iguaçu will not just sit back — which could make it competitive and not a blowout.
💡 Summary
Vasco da Gama should be favored, but don’t be surprised if Nova Iguaçu makes it tight or even takes a point if they defend well and capitalize on chances. Football in the Campeonato Carioca tends to be unpredictable, especially in this fixture.
Bet Builder:
•Total Goals Over 1.5
•2nd Half-Total Goals-Over 0.5
•Both Teams To Score-Yes
•Total Corners-Over 6.5
Total ODDS 2.65
