Marica vs Portuguesa RJ: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Marica prepare to host Portuguesa RJ on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this BRAZIL: Carioca 1, Relegation Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Marica, currently 2nd in the standings with 3 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Portuguesa RJ, sitting 3rd with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Marica and Portuguesa RJ have favored Portuguesa RJ, with Portuguesa RJ claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Nova Iguacu, Marica recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Portuguesa RJ's last outing came against Sampaio Correa FE, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Marica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Marica and Portuguesa RJ are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Marica's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Portuguesa RJ's games average 2.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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