Juventude vs Sport Rec. Prediction 14 July 2025
🔊 On July 14, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul, two clubs languishing at the bottom of the Brazilian Championship standings will face off. Juventude are enduring an eight-match winless streak but hope to break it on home turf. Sport Recife are also in turmoil, having yet to secure a victory in the current campaign. Analysts are leaning towards a narrow win for Juventude, but the instability of both sides keeps the outcome uncertain.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams was on 16 October 2023 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Juventude were the home side):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the encounters between Juventude and Sport Recife:
- 4 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 2, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 4 for Juventude, 8 for Sport Recife;
- average first-half total - 1.25, second-half - 1.75;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Juventude - Sport Rec.

Juventude Team Overview
The last official match took place on during the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, with Juventude hosting Grêmio. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Juventude vs Grêmio):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
Juventude continue to frustrate their fans as they sit 19th in the standings, struggling to find any semblance of consistency. The club faces significant issues in attack, averaging less than a goal per match. Their last eight outings have resulted in six defeats and two draws, highlighting the team's poor form. To secure a positive result, the hosts will need a substantial improvement. The main hope for the supporters lies with forward Emerson Batalha, who has already netted three goals this season.
Match Results: Juventude

Recife PE Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Copa do Nordeste, where Sport Recife hosted Ceará. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here are the match stats (Sport Recife vs Ceará):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Sport Recife find themselves at the bottom of the table, having yet to secure a victory this season. The "Lions" are attempting to offset their lackluster attacking play with a more solid defense, but even that has been unreliable, as they concede an average of 1.64 goals per match. Over eleven matches, the visitors have managed only three draws alongside eight defeats, yet their fighting spirit remains intact. In attack, Cristian Barletta (2 goals) and Gabriel Taliari (2 goals and 1 assist) stand out. This match presents an opportunity for both teams to break their extended winless runs and regain some confidence.
Match Results: Recife PE
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 2, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Juventude vs Sport Recife
- Matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Wins: 2 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 18% vs 0%;
- Losses: 7 vs 8;
- Draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 0;
- Losses: 7 vs 8;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team today averages - 1, the away team - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams scored: Overall - 2 times; At home - once.
Statistics: Juventude vs Sport Recife
- Average total in the tournament: 2.91 vs 2.09;
- Average goals scored: 0.73 vs 0.45;
- Average first-half total: 0.45 vs 0.36;
- Average second-half total: 0.27 vs 0.09;
- Juventude: Average home total in the tournament - 1.17;
- Sport Recife: Average away total in the tournament - 0.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 1) vs 0.4 (away - 0.6).
- Juventude have scored under 1.5 goals in six consecutive matches (Serie A).
Corner Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total corners in head-to-head matches - 7 (3.75 for the home team and 3.25 for the visitors);
- Average total corners at the home field - 8 (3 for the home team and 5 for the visitors).
Juventude: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 3.27; at home - 4.17;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 3.3; at home - 4.4.
Sport Recife: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 6.45, away - 6.17;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 7; away - 7.
- Total over 9.5 corners hit in six of Sport Recife's last seven matches.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 6.5 (3.25 for the home team and 3.25 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 6 (4 for the home team and 2 for the visitors).
Juventude: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2.64; at home - 2.33;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.6; at home - 2.2.
Sport Recife: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 2.55, away - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 2.2; away - 2.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Both teams scored overall - twice;
- At the home team's field - once.
Statistics: Juventude vs Sport Recife
- Total matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 5;
- Juventude's BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Sport Recife's BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- Juventude's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Sport Recife's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are desperately seeking points to climb up the standings, setting the stage for a tense and hard-fought battle until the final whistle. Considering the low scoring rate of both sides (Juventude average less than one goal per match), the most likely outcome appears to be under 2.5 goals. This prediction is supported by the trend of low scoring from the hosts and Sport Recife's overall lack of attacking productivity.