The Facts
- A clash between a stable mid-table side and a team seeking crucial survival points (ranked 7th and 10th).
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Santa Cruz RJ could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Santa Cruz RJ holding a narrow advantage.
- No recent head-to-head matches have been recorded between these two competitors.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Friburguense | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15:6 | 9 | 20 |
| 2 | Cardoso Moreira | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:6 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz RJ | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10:8 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | Paduano EC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:6 | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | Serra Macaense | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:9 | 6 | 14 |
| 6 | Belford Roxo | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 15:7 | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Campos AA | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:11 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | FC Rio de Janeiro | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:8 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | 7 de Abril | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10:15 | -5 | 10 |
| 10 | Barra Mansa | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 7 |
| 11 | Buzios | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7:21 | -14 | 3 |
| 12 | Paraty | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5:27 | -22 | 0 |
Promotion ~ Carioca B2 (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ Carioca C
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