Prediction for match Paysandu — Portuguesa RJ

Match Analysis: Paysandu vs Portuguesa RJ

On March 12th, in the Copa do Brasil, Paysandu will face off against Portuguesa RJ. According to the 1X2 odds, Paysandu's victory is priced at 1.85, a draw at 2.95, and a win for Portuguesa RJ at 5.14. The probabilities for the main outcomes are distributed as follows: 50.33% for a Paysandu win, 31.56% for a draw, and 18.11% for a Portuguesa RJ victory. This setup makes Paysandu the favorite for the match, but a draw is also a possibility according to the percentages.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Paysandu has shown 47.6% possession, averages 3 yellow cards, 16.6 fouls, and 0.4 offsides per game. During the same period, Portuguesa RJ maintains 53.2% possession, receives 3.6 yellow cards, commits 11.6 fouls, and averages 0.4 offsides. In the last three matches, Paysandu played as follows: 23.11.2025 Athletic - Paysandu 2-1, 14.11.2025 Paysandu - Amazonas 2-2, 09.11.2025 Paysandu - Coritiba 1-2. Portuguesa RJ's recent results are: 08.03.2026 Portuguesa RJ - CFRJ / Marica 5-2, 02.03.2026 Portuguesa RJ - Sampaio Correa RJ 2-0, 23.02.2026 CFRJ / Marica - Portuguesa RJ 0-2. Both teams have shown different dynamics in additional metrics, but neither side lacks in terms of competitive intensity.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Paysandu has an average total of 3.2 goals per game, scoring 1.2 and conceding 2 goals per match. Portuguesa RJ boasts even higher scoring with an average of 3.6 goals, scoring 2.6 and conceding 1. Paysandu has seen over 2.5 goals in 5 out of 5 matches, while Portuguesa RJ has achieved this in 2 out of 5. In the first half, Paysandu had 2 or more goals in 3 out of 5 games, while Portuguesa RJ only in 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams recorded over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 cases. As for goal intervals, Paysandu most often scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (67%), while Portuguesa RJ scores between the 46th-60th and 76th-90th minutes (30% each). Paysandu concedes most frequently between the 31st-45th minutes (33%), and Portuguesa RJ between the 61st-75th minutes (44%). Given the high scoring nature of both teams, frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes for Paysandu, and decent second-half stats, betting on over 2.5 goals at 2.25 odds seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

In the last 5 matches, Paysandu averages 4.2 corners, while Portuguesa RJ averages 4. In a series of five games, Paysandu only exceeded a total of 9.5 corners once, whereas Portuguesa RJ did so 3 times. The line for total corners is set at over 8.5 for 2.01, and under 8.5 for 1.75. Combined, both teams average around 8-8.5 corners per game, making the bet on over 8.5 corners appealing for corner stats enthusiasts. However, based on the average values, the match could see around 8 corners or slightly more, especially if the game opens up in the second half. No clear favorite emerges for corner outcomes as both teams deliver similarly. Overall, expect around 8-9 corners per match, with a slight inclination towards over 8.5.