Nova Iguaçu vs Fluminense: result 2-3 and analysis
Carioca - 1Regular Season - 3Kick-off on January 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM (UTC)Estádio Jânio de Moraes, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro
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What was the result of Nova Iguaçu vs Fluminense?
Fluminense won 2-3 on January 23, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 26′LéoNova Iguaçu
- 54′K. SernaFluminense
- 58′EveraldoFluminense
- 72′Jorge PedraNova Iguaçu
- 79′K. SernaFluminense
Official lineup for Nova Iguaçu vs Fluminense
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Nova Iguaçu
4-2-3-1- 9Léo
- 11Lucas Cruz
- 10Rickelme
- 7Xandinho
- 8Léo Rafael
- 5Jorge Pedra
- 3Wender
- 6Sidney
- 2Davi
- 4Yan Silva
- 31Mota
Fluminense
4-3-3- 15Matheus Reis
- 9Everaldo
- 17A. Canobbio
- 32L. Acosta
- 8Martinelli
- 10PH Ganso
- 6Renê
- 22J. Freytes
- 4Ignacio
- 2Samuel Xavier
- 1Fábio
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nova Iguaçu have 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 defeats; Fluminense have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | Vasco DA Gama(away) | 0-0 | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Sampaio Corrêa RJ(away) | 3-1 | Carioca - 1 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | CEAC / Araruama(home) | 1-1 | Copa Rio |
| Aug 23, 2025 | CEAC / Araruama(away) | 1-1 | Copa Rio |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Olaria(home) | 1-0 | Copa Rio |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | Boavista SC(away) | 0-1 | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Madureira(home) | 2-1 | Carioca - 1 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Vasco DA Gama(home) | 1-0 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Vasco DA Gama(away) | 1-2 | Copa Do Brasil |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Bahia(home) | 2-0 | Serie A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 0 Nova Iguaçu wins, 0 draws, 5 Fluminense wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | Fluminense 2-0 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Fluminense 3-0 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Fluminense 1-0 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Nova Iguaçu 0-1 Fluminense | Carioca - 1 |
| Apr 11, 2021 | Fluminense 3-1 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
Last archived meeting: Fluminense vs Nova Iguaçu on Feb 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Nova Iguaçu score 0.9 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Fluminense score 1.3 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Iguaçu | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5 | 9/15 | 4/15 |
| Fluminense | 1.3 | 0.7 | 8 | 4/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Nova Iguaçu sit 3rd in Carioca - 1 (7 points from 6 matches) and Fluminense sit 1st (15 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FluminenseGroup A | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 | Nova IguaçuCarioca, Serie A 2026, Relegation round | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
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