American and Friborgian measure forces in Estadio Antônio Ferreira de Medeiros, in a match for the 6th round of Carioca 1. In the last direct showdown for this edition of the league, on 05-02-2020, the American won out by (1 -two). The record of recent direct confrontations between these two teams could not be more balanced, as there were 1 draw and 2 wins for each team in the last 5 games they played.
Americano:
After 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, the home team is currently in 1st position, with 10 points won. In their last match, they won America RJ at home by (2‑0), after in the previous match they won by (0‑4) outside, in a match against Nova Iguaçu. In his last 4 home games for the championship the American won 2 and drew 2, so he won 8 points in 12 possible.
For this competition, he does not lose in his stadium 4 games ago. In 10 games in this competition, he only got 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The local club is doing a great campaign so far in this phase in which it is decided who escapes the descent to the second division of the state, occupying the leadership of the group, with 10 points added in 5 games, which leaves the team in a condition Very favorable, since it depends only on a draw to guarantee its permanence in the elite of soccer in Rio de Janeiro.
Friborgian:
The visiting team is currently in 2nd position, with 8 points won, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, he drew away against América RJ by (2-2). In the last match, he won at home against Nova Iguaçu by (1‑0). In his last 4 games as a visitor to the championship, Friburguense recorded 1 victory, 1 draw and 2 losses, so he won 4 points in 12 possible. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition, so he was not very strong defensively. In 10 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 5 times and never got the comeback.
The visiting club, as well as its rival, is doing a great campaign so far, occupying the second place of the group, with 8 points in 5 games, which leaves Friborg with the possibility of, in case of victory, surpassing its competitor Direct and guarantee your place in the elite state championship next season. It is up to the team to enter the game firmly, knowing that it will be a difficult game, but thirsty for victory to guarantee their permanence without having to play the final games.
