Campeonato Carioca. Serie A2
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | +1 | 16 | |
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12:6 | +6 | 15 | |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 14:5 | +9 | 15 | |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9:8 | +1 | 12 | |
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | +2 | 11 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | -3 | 10 | |
| 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | +1 | 9 |
The Campeonato Carioca Serie A2 2026 is a Brazilian state-level football league featuring 12 teams competing for promotion. The season began on April 29, 2026, and concluded its regular matchdays on July 4, 2026. After 60 completed events, Marica RJ sits at the top of the table, closely pursued by Americano RJ and Resende RJ. This page provides the final standings, key season stats, title probability assessments, and match predictions for the upcoming playoff fixtures.
The final league table shows a tight race at the summit. Marica RJ secured 1st place with 16 points from 7 matches, recording 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their defensive record was solid, conceding just 5 goals while scoring 6. Americano RJ and Resende RJ both finished on 15 points, but Americanoโs superior win count (5) gave them the edge for 2nd place. Resende RJ remained unbeaten with 4 wins and 3 draws, boasting the divisionโs best goal difference (+9) with 14 goals scored. America RJ claimed 4th with 12 points, while Cabofriense RJ (11 points) and Perolas Negras RJ (10 points) completed the top half. Olaria RJ finished 7th with 9 points, narrowly missing out on a higher position.
With the regular season finished, the title race now shifts to the decisive playoff stage. Based on the final standings, points gaps, and goal-scoring form, the probability assessment for the main contenders is as follows: Marica RJ has around a 40% chance to win the title, leveraging their top-seed position and the leagueโs best defensive record. Resende RJ, the only unbeaten team with a potent attack (14 goals), holds approximately a 35% chance. Americano RJ, with 5 wins and 12 goals scored, is given a 25% probability. The tight gaps and Resendeโs high-scoring form make this a highly unpredictable playoff series.
The 2026 Campeonato Carioca Serie A2 season delivered 60 matches with an average of 2.15 goals per game. The most successful team of the regular season was Sao Goncalo EC RJ, who were also the last season winner. Key results from the final matchday on July 4 included America RJโs dominant 5-0 victory over Serrano RJ and Marica RJโs 2-0 win against Perolas Negras RJ. Americano RJ secured a 2-1 away win at Resende RJ, a critical result that shaped the final top-three order.
Our match predictions for the Campeonato Carioca Serie A2 are generated by analyzing team form, head-to-head statistics, and outcome probabilities. With the regular season complete, focus turns to the upcoming playoff fixture on July 11, 2026, where America RJ will face Americano RJ. Americano enters the match with strong momentum from 5 wins, while America RJ will look to build on their 5-0 thrashing of Serrano RJ. Predictions and odds for this and all remaining fixtures are updated based on the latest team news and statistical models.