Sport Rec. vs Operario Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 July 2026
📢 Operario head into Matchday 18 of the Brazilian Serie B riding a four-game winning streak, firmly holding their spot among the league’s frontrunners. Sport Recife, on the other hand, are winless in their last six outings and now trail the automatic promotion places by five points. The current standings push both sides to fight hard for a result: the hosts are eager to close in on the top two, while the visitors remain in hot pursuit of the leaders. This contrast in form and ambition sets the stage for an intense clash, with both teams likely to emphasize attacking football.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 November 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Operario):
- ball possession percentage: 73% vs 27%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 2;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 10 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Recife PE and Operario:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 11 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 1.83;
- average total goals in the match - 3.17.
Head-to-head statistics Sport Rec. - Operario
Recife PE Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Recife PE, away team - Botafogo San Paulo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:3.
Here's the game statistics (Recife PE vs Botafogo San Paulo):
- ball possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 17 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Sport Recife are enduring a tough spell, having gone six matches without a win. Over their last five games, they have managed three draws and suffered two defeats. Looking at a ten-game stretch, the team averages 1.1 goals scored and conceded per match. With a five-point gap to the automatic promotion spots, their motivation in the league remains high, but their current form makes it difficult for Sport Recife to realistically challenge for a top-two finish.
Match Results: Recife PE
Operario Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Operario, away - Novorizontino). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Operario vs Novorizontino):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 2;
- fouls: 21 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Operario head into this fixture in impressive form, riding a four-game winning streak and having found the net in each of their last ten outings. Over that span, they average 1.6 goals per match but concede 1.4 on average as well. Their away games have been particularly high-scoring affairs, with at least three goals scored in seven of their last eight matches on the road. With just two points separating them from the top spot, Operario remain highly motivated in the race for the league lead.
Match Results: Operario
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Operario
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 6 vs 9;
- win percentage: 35% vs 53%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Operario won with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of last 18 away games.
- Operario won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games (Serie B).
- Operario won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.83, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.17;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Operario
- average total in the tournament: 2.12 vs 2.35;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.29;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.29 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.94 vs 0.59;
- Recife PE: average total at home in the tournament - 1.56;
- Operario: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.4) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Recife PE home games (Serie B).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Operario games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.33 (6.5 - for home team and 3.83 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.66 (7.33 - for home team and 2.33 - for away team).
Recife PE: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 5.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 5.2.
Operario: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.41, away - 3.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 2.4.
- Operario have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Operario
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Recife PE at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Operario away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Recife PE at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Operario away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/170, 14.7%);
- Recife PE at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/9, 33.3%);
- Operario away most often play: 1:2 , 2:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.04% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 11.76% (odds 6)
0:0 - 8.95% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Sport Recife head into this fixture as clear favourites, despite their recent winless run and lower position in the standings compared to Operario. The hosts will be eager to snap their poor streak and are likely to push forward from the outset. Operario, meanwhile, have consistently delivered high-scoring performances on the road, at least three goals have been scored in seven of their last eight away matches. Given these trends, backing over 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction. We’re tipping a 2-1 scoreline.
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