Overview
- The Taça Guanabara second-round match kicks off Sunday at 18:00 at São Januário in Rio de Janeiro.
- Both teams opened with wins, with Vasco beating Maricá 4–2 and Nova Iguaçu defeating Sampaio Corrêa 3–1, putting early group leadership in play.
- Coach Fernando Diniz signaled squad rotation, with striker Pablo Vegetti linked to Cerro Porteño and youngster Rayan in talks with Bournemouth that could keep both out.
- Left back Lucas Piton is suspended after a red card in the opener, and Adson, Mateus Carvalho and Jair remain sidelined through injury.
- Nova Iguaçu arrive at full strength, led by Léo Rafael, the competition’s current top scorer with three goals, as Vasco weigh first outings for Rojas and Saldivia.