The Facts
- A dramatic battle between two struggling sides fighting for survival points (ranked 10th and 12th).
- Nova Iguaçu U20 has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Volta Redonda U20 has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Nova Iguaçu U20 could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Nova Iguaçu U20 is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- In the last 3 head-to-head meetings, Nova Iguaçu U20 has recorded 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 4:4 (averaging 1.3:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Nova Iguaçu U20 against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 0:1 goals.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fluminense U20 ✔ | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26:7 | 19 | 26 |
| 2 | Vasco U20 ✔ | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 21:6 | 15 | 25 |
| 3 | Flamengo RJ U20 ✔ | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25:12 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | Botafogo U20 ✔ | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18:15 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | Sampaio Correa FE U20 ✔ | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13:18 | -5 | 15 |
| 6 | Bangu U20 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 | Nova Iguacu U20 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:17 | -6 | 10 |
| 8 | Madureira U20 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11:14 | -3 | 10 |
| 9 | Marica U20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:18 | -7 | 8 |
| 10 | Boavista U20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:21 | -9 | 8 |
| 11 | Portuguesa RJ U20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7:16 | -9 | 5 |
| 12 | Volta Redonda U20 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7:19 | -12 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Fluminense U20 is Qualified for Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)Vasco U20 is Qualified for Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Flamengo RJ U20 is Qualified for Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Botafogo U20 is Qualified for Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Sampaio Correa FE U20 is Qualified for Carioca U20 (Taca Guanabara ~ Play Offs Quarter~finals)
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