Macae – America RJ Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (10.01.2018)

Macaé and América RJ meet at Estádio Claúdio Moacir de Azevedo, in a match for the 4th round of the Carioca 1. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 3 wins in the last 3 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 04-16-2016, in a game for Carioca 1 that ended with the victory of Macaé by (2-1). The goals of the match were scored by Jones (75 ‘) and Pipico (79’), for Macaé, and Muniz (37 ‘), for América RJ. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Macaé:

The home team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 6 points won, after 2 wins and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Bonsucesso, by (0-1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Cabofriense, by (1-0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Macaé has won 4, tied 2 and lost 4. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need improvement. In 11 games, they suffered the first goal 5 times and only managed 1 comeback.

In spite of having suffered his first defeat after two consecutive victories, he is still well positioned, with the same six points of the classified, the Bonsucesso. The home team, at home, for the championship, has an average of 3 goals scored and 1 suffered, that is, there is hope for a victory in this match. However, the Macaé will not play in its stadium, but in the Eduardo Guinle Stadium, of the Friburguense. In this game it is expected that his coach opts for a starting eleven very similar to his victory on the first day, against Goytacaz. The top scorers of the team are Alex, Marcelo Ferreira and Neto, each goal scored each. Remembering that the team comes to this match with the best offensive and defensive performance.

America RJ:

After 3 losses, the away team is currently in the 6 th position, without having won any points. In their last match, they lost in a home match against Goytacaz by (1-2), after in the previous match they lost out in a match against Resende, by (3-2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 10 suffered. In the last 10 away matches América RJ has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

In this match the visiting team, after having disappointed their fans, is already eliminated from the competition, with three defeats in three matches. We remember that he did not score any points and comes to this game with the worst offensive performance and with the worst defensive record. It is important to note that Lucho Nizzo left the command of the team, now guided by Duilio, who must in the last two days try to implement his style of play and goodbye with honor, seeking to find the path of victories. In this team highlights the Brazilian striker Lourival Assis, a player who scored a total of two goals. It is also important to note that the team, despite playing away from home, will have the opportunity to redeem itself, because their adversary in this duel will not act in their stadium.