Nova Iguaçu vs Volta Redonda: result 2-2 and analysis
Carioca - 1Regular Season - 4Kick-off on January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM (UTC)Estádio Jânio de Moraes, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro
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What was the result of Nova Iguaçu vs Volta Redonda?
Nova Iguaçu and Volta Redonda drew 2-2 on January 26, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 22′XandinhoNova Iguaçu
- 28′Ygor CatatauVolta Redonda (pen.)
- 45′PatrickVolta Redonda
- 45′Léo RafaelNova Iguaçu
Official lineup for Nova Iguaçu vs Volta Redonda
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Nova Iguaçu
4-2-3-1- 9Léo
- 11Lucas Cruz
- 10Rickelme
- 7Xandinho
- 8Léo Rafael
- 5Jorge Pedra
- 3Wender
- 6Davi
- 2Ze Gabriel
- 4Yan Silva
- 31Mota
Volta Redonda
4-4-2- 19O. Blanco
- 10Patrick
- 9Ygor Catatau
- 5Bruno Barra
- 17Wagninho
- 11MV
- 22Juninho
- 28Lucas Adell
- 14Rafael Castro
- 2Wellington Silva
- 1Avelino
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nova Iguaçu have 3 wins, 8 draws and 4 defeats; Volta Redonda have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Fluminense(home) | 2-3 | Carioca - 1 |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Botafogo(away) | 0-1 | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Flamengo(home) | 3-0 | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Boavista SC(home) | 1-0 | Carioca - 1 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Vila Nova(away) | 2-2 | Serie B |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Chapecoense-sc(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Nova Iguaçu wins, 2 draws, 1 Volta Redonda win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2025 | Volta Redonda 0-0 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Volta Redonda 1-2 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Nova Iguaçu 0-0 Volta Redonda | Carioca - 1 |
| Feb 27, 2022 | Volta Redonda 2-3 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
| Apr 4, 2021 | Volta Redonda 3-2 Nova Iguaçu | Carioca - 1 |
Last archived meeting: Volta Redonda vs Nova Iguaçu on Feb 9, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Nova Iguaçu score 1.0 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Volta Redonda score 0.9 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Iguaçu | 1.0 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 5/15 |
| Volta Redonda | 0.9 | 1.1 | 4 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
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 Volta Redonda sit 3rd (11 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nova IguaçuCarioca, Serie A 2026, Relegation round | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| 3 | Volta RedondaGroup A | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 |
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