While Serie D continues to grasp the inventiveness of football fans across the country, an fascinating clash is set to evolve.
Nova Iguaçu FC will meet Rio Branco ES in a fixture loaded with narratives and anticipation on
Football fans who are not able to visit can catch the action live on one of many streaming online services, ensuring no one skips out on this compelling contest.
Both the board and fans couldn’t wait for the Nova Iguaçu FC and Rio Branco ES managers to unfold their techniques for the forthcoming derby.
If the Nova Iguaçu FC do govern to break the deadlock early they may run away with this tie or win.
Rio Branco ES’s midfield and defence meet a busier match than they are mainly used to and that able lead to a couple of cards being hand out.
The competition provides an chance for the Serie D outfit to disclosure their fighting spirit, but overcoming an in-form Rio Branco ES onFrom the better box:
If you’re playing this one, here’s the no-bull take.
Nova Iguaçu FC at 2.81 to win feels slightly short given their inconsistencies in the Serie D this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re overperforming — analytics guys would avoid.
Rio Branco ES’s 4.45 line tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his recent funk.
The wise guys’ll likely poke at the Draw 1.93 — these derbies often follow scripts, and nerves can stifle attacking flow.
Over the last meetings Nova Iguaçu FC holds wins - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Rio Branco ES on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we can assume that rivals are in similar shape.
Nova Iguaçu FC: Portuguesa de Desportos – (Loss 1:0), Portuguesa de Desportos – (Draw 1:1), Rio Branco – (Win 0:1), Boavista – (Win 2:1), Pouso Alegre – (Loss 1:0).
Rio Branco ES: Pouso Alegre – (Win 3:0), SC Brasil Capixaba – (Win 3:1), Pouso Alegre – (Loss 1:0), Porto Vitoria – (Draw 2:2), Nova Iguacu – (Loss 0:1).