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Marica vs Portuguesa RJ

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Carioca CT Joao Saldanha, Rio de Janeiro
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Match Events

12'
Matheus Lira
27'
Henrique Rocha
35'
Sub
Willian In: Alex
Out: Willian

AI Match Summary

The Carioca game between Marica and Portuguesa RJ finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Portuguesa RJ.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Marica
33%
Draws
27%
Portuguesa RJ
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Marica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Marica come out ahead of Portuguesa RJ on wins alone.
  • Marica are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 22%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Marica Clean Sheet 68%
Portuguesa RJ Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Marica Portuguesa RJ
Matches Played 31 30
Wins 13 11
Draws 8 11
Losses 10 8
Goals Scored 1 1
Goals Conceded 0.63 1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.63 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 8, 2026 Carioca
Portuguesa RJ vs Marica
5:2
Feb 23, 2026 Carioca
Marica vs Portuguesa RJ
0:2
Jan 18, 2026 Carioca
Portuguesa RJ vs Marica
0:1
Sep 6, 2025 Copa Rio
Portuguesa RJ vs Marica
1:1
Sep 3, 2025 Copa Rio
Marica vs Portuguesa RJ
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Marica Compare

Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Portuguesa RJ Compare

Top Goalscorer Lucas Costa
1 Goals
Assists Leader Gutemberg
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Marica 50 / 100
Portuguesa RJ 27 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Marica Portuguesa RJ

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick MAR Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Marica scored in 74% of their last 31 outings.

Portuguesa RJ has conceded goals in 63% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.

Marica went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Marica VS Portuguesa RJ
1 Goals Scored 1
0.63 Goals Conceded 1
50% Over 1.5 63%
13% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Marica

(Home)
22 Jul
Marica
3 : 0
Perolas Negras
18 Jul
Marica
1 : 1
Resende
15 Jul
Perolas Negras
0 : 0
Marica
11 Jul
Resende
1 : 0
Marica
04 Jul
Marica
2 : 0
Perolas Negras
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Portuguesa RJ

(Away)
23 Jul
Portuguesa RJ
1 : 0
Americano
15 Jul
Americano
1 : 1
Portuguesa RJ
12 Jul
Portuguesa RJ
0 : 0
EC Sao Jose (PA)
04 Jul
EC Sao Jose (PA)
1 : 0
Portuguesa RJ
28 Jun
Noroeste
1 : 3
Portuguesa RJ
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Portuguesa RJ632113:711
2Sampaio Correa FE631210:810
3Nova Iguacu61417:67
4Marica61146:154
Relegation - Carioca 2 2027 (Main)