Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.30 – our chance 51% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultCFRJ Maricá to win ✓37% · @2.50
Double chanceCFRJ Maricá or draw ✓69% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗51% · @2.30
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓70% · fair 1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗7% · fair 14.24
CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
CFRJ Maricá welcome Nova Iguaçu for a Serie D fixture on Saturday 30 May (21:00 WAT).
Current form
CFRJ Maricá, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Olaria, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Nova Iguaçu, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Fortaleza EC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CFRJ Maricá, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for Nova Iguaçu.
Head to head
When they last met (16 Feb 2026) it ended Nova Iguaçu 0–1 CFRJ Maricá.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give CFRJ Maricá 1.0 xG, Nova Iguaçu 0.9 xG – a total near 1.9. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 70%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – CFRJ Maricá 37%, draw 32%, Nova Iguaçu 31%.
Lower-risk option: CFRJ Maricá or draw (69%) at 1.30.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 2.30.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.30 – the bookmaker implies 43%, our ratings say 51%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was CFRJ Maricá or draw (69%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: CFRJ Maricá 1–0 Nova Iguaçu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
CFRJ Maricá37%fair 2.69 · @2.50
Draw32%fair 3.11 · @2.50
Nova Iguaçu31%fair 3.26 · @3.00
1.93Expected goals
1.05CFRJ Maricá xG
0.88Nova Iguaçu xG
51%Both score
30%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
0–015%
1–113%
0–113%
2–08%
2–17%
From our goals model: CFRJ Maricá 1.0 – 0.9 Nova Iguaçu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu?
Our pick is CFRJ Maricá or draw with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu?
On our numbers CFRJ Maricá have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 32% and Nova Iguaçu 31%.
How many goals will there be in CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu?
We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 30% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu?
Our predicted score is CFRJ Maricá 1–0 Nova Iguaçu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.
When is CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu?
CFRJ Maricá vs Nova Iguaçu (Serie D) kicks off on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.