Nova Iguacu vs Madureira RJ Prediction: Home Side is Desperate for a Win Towards the End of the Carioca Serie A

In the upcoming fixture of Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 11, Nova Iguacu will take on Madureira RJ at the Estádio Jânio Moraes. Though neither of the two teams will be securing a seat in the top 4 standings, the upcoming matchup is likely to attract a reasonable crowd in Nova Iguacu. Both teams will be eager for registering a win and finish their run in the tournament on a high. Nova Iguacu stands 9th with just 2 wins and 10 points in the contest, whereas Madureira RJ has also secured 2 wins and has 9 points. The two sides will look to win the upcoming matchup and give their fans something to cheer about. The last time these two teams played against each other was in March 2022 and Nova Iguacu won (3-0). 

Nova Iguacu - Coming off a Defeat Against Boavista (LWDLD)

Going in the matchup, Nova Iguacu is coming off a defeat in the last outing against Boavista (1-0) and a win previously against Resende (1-0). Among the few problems observed in Nova Iguacu’s run, this season is its consistency rate, which is certainly undesirable. With just 2 goals scored in the last 5 matches in Carioca Serie A, Nova Iguacu is struggling to find the net on regular basis. However, what makes Nova Iguacu a tough side, is its conceding average, which is also under 0.8 goals in the last 5 matches. Hence, I will be expecting a decent performance for Nova Iguacu at home. 

Madureira RJ - Has Lost Back to Back Matches (LLWLD)

Going in the matchup, Madureira RJ will also be looking to expedite its goals scoring average and play competitively. With 11 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Madureira RJ is likely to keep the defense open and weak against Nova Iguacu as well. Coming off a defeat against Volta Redonda (0-6), Madureira RJ is likely to struggle at large. Madureira managed to win over Resende (1-0) in the last 5 matches played, and apart from that Madureira has struggled. 

Expert Betting Tips

Moving in the final matchday of the competition, the two sides are likely to play for their individual gains. Though the top four have been already decided, a win towards the end of the Carioca Serie A will be quite encouraging. I am hoping for a fantastic performance from Nova Iguacu as they play at home and have a lesser conceding average. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Nova Iguacu to score. 

• Nova Iguacu to Win for 2.15
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.6
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.784