Itapirense vs Rio Claro: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Itapirense prepare to host Rio Claro on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 23:00, this BRAZIL: Paulista A3 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Itapirense, currently 16th in the standings with 4 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 3 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Rio Claro, sitting 3rd with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 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 a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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In their previous league match against Portuguesa Santista, Itapirense recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Rio Claro's last outing came against Desportivo Brasil, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Itapirense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Itapirense and Rio Claro 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: Itapirense's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Rio Claro's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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