Vasco v Nova Iguaçu in the Carioca: probable line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama and Nova Iguaçu lead Groups A and B of the Taça Guanabara, respectively. This Sunday, the two teams face each other in the second round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match at São Januário Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, is scheduled for 6:00 PM (Brasília time).

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Where to watch

The match between Vasco and Nova Iguaçu will be broadcast live on TV Globo (free-to-air TV/Rio de Janeiro) and Premiere (Pay-per-view).

Team news

With their full-strength squad on the field, Cruzmaltino beat Maricá 4-2 last Thursday. This Sunday, the team led by Fernando Diniz will look to maintain their 100% record in the Carioca.

Sent off against Maricá, Lucas Piton is out of the match. Negotiating with Cerro Porteño of Paraguay, forward Vegetti is also expected to be left out of the squad. Meanwhile, new signings Johan Rojas and Alan Saldivia could make their debut in Vasco colors.

On the other side, Nova Iguaçu come into the match in high spirits after beating Sampaio Corrêa away from home, 3-1, in their Taça Guanabara debut.

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Probable lineups

VASCO: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Alan Saldivia (Cuesta), Lucas Freitas and Puma; Cauan Barros, JP and Maxime Domínguez; Andrés Gómez, Rayan and Garré (Johan Rojas) Coach: Fernando Diniz

NOVA IGUAÇU: Mota, Yan Silva, Sidão, Davi and Wender; Jorge Pedra, Léo Rafael, Rickelme and Di Maria; Xandinho and Vini Charopem Coach: Carlos Vitor

Refereeing

Referee: Carlos Tadeu Ferreira de Castro Assistants: Luiz Claudio Regazone and Ana Vitória Trindade de Ferreira VAR: Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho

Match Details

Match: Vasco vs Nova Iguaçu Competition: Campeonato Carioca – 2nd round Venue: São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date and time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 6:00 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Carlos Tadeu Ferreira de Castro Assistants: Luiz Claudio Regazone and Ana Vitória Trindade de Ferreira VAR: Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho

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