América RJ and Nova Iguaçu face in Estadio Giulite Coutinho, in a match for the 3rd round of Carioca 1. The history of recent direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which records 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 11-01-2020, ended with the victory of Nova Iguaçu by (4‑0). In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since Nova Iguaçu has considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
America RJ :
Currently in the 1st position, the home team won 4 points so far. On the 1st day he tied out with the Friburgian for (2-2). On the following day, the final score registered a victory by (4-0) in the home game against the American. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 21 goals scored and 17 suffered; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 25 goals scored and 15 suffered. In its last 10 home games América RJ records 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 4 home matches for all competitions: he scored 3 of his 8 goals between minutes (61′ ‑ 75 ‘).
The local club began its participation very well within the group of teams that try to escape the descent to the second state division next year. In the debut he tied away from home with the Friborggue by 2×2 and in the last game he defeated the American 4-0 at home, leaving América Rj in the front of the group, with 4 points. Now, against Nova Iguaçu, he will try to add 3 more points to establish himself once and for all among the first classified and open a distance for the rivals, which will be very important in the last rounds.
Nova Iguaçu:
The visiting team is currently in 3rd position, with 1 point conquered. In his premiere he tied out against the American by (0-0). On the 2nd day, he lost at home to Friborg by (1-2). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses in his stadium. In the last 5 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Nova Iguaçu won 2, drew 1 and lost 2. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 5 of the last 7 games for this competition.
The Nova Iguaçu did not start the competition well, conquered only 1 point in 2 games, occupying third place in the group. In his debut he drew with the American 0-0 and in the last round he was defeated by the Freiburgian at home by 2×1, which leaves the team with the warning signal on, because there are few games to play and a victory is essential for recover and eliminate the ghost of the descent.
