N. Iguacu – Volta Redonda Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (25.01.2018)

Nova Iguaçu and Volta Redonda meet at Estádio Jânio de Moraes, in a match for the 3rd round of the Carioca 1. The history of recent direct confrontations is favorable to the visiting team, which has registered 4 wins and 2 draws in the last 6 matches. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 03-25-2017, ended with the victory of Volta Redonda by (2-1). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since the Volta Redonda presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.

Iguacu Nova:

Currently in 5th place, the home team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round tied at home with Cabofriense by (1-1). In the following day, the final score recorded a defeat by (4-2) in the visit to Vasco da Gama. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 17 conceded. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions Nova Iguaçu has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 5 times, but got the comeback in 2.

After not having started the competition in the desired way, the Nova Iguaçu occupies the penultimate position. In his only game played at home by Carioca, despite not having achieved more than a 1-1 draw, against Cabofriense, he was superior both in possession of the ball and in the completions, that is, he could have left with a triumph. For this match the team must try to forget the defeat suffered against Vasco in his last commitment, with a victory, because the squad aims to go far in the competition. It is important to remember that among the lesser-known teams, the Nova Iguaçu was the one that made the best campaign in the past year. In this team stands out the striker of the Brazilian soccer team, Adriano, former Vasco. Recalling that the team’s goals are divided between Adriano, but also Bruno Smith and Murilo Henrique, each with a goal scored.

Volta Redonda:

Currently in the 6th position, the visiting team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round, they lost at home against Flamengo by (0-2). In the following day, the final score was tied by (2-2) in the visit to Bangu. 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, 6 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 5 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, the Volta Redonda won 2, drew 4 and lost 4. The team allowed goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so there are defensive processes that need improvement. In 12 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and never got the comeback. In the last 8 away matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 4 of their 10 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 9 goals between the minutes (31’-45 ‘).

With a campaign similar to that of his adversary in this match, the visiting team occupies the last position, behind the Nova Iguaçu for being with a balance of goals scored negative. In their last game they got a draw away from home 2-2 against Bangu, in a match with four goals. It is important to remember that, despite the draw, he was very inferior in terms of possession of the ball and also in the completions. For this game the Volta Redonda comes pressed for victories, such as the Nova Iguaçu, which has not yet won. In this team highlights the main recruitment of the club this year, striker Anselmo, former Fortaleza, hope goals of the fans. The other players stand out are Daniel Felipe and forward André Parente, both with a goal scored.