Sport Rec. vs Fortaleza Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Sport Recife and Fortaleza promises to be intriguing, given the current form of both sides. Sport Recife find themselves in a tough spot with a string of losses, while Fortaleza have been inconsistent on the road. Both teams are desperate for points: Sport Recife are battling to climb out of the relegation zone, while Fortaleza aim to solidify their mid-table position. It will be fascinating to watch their tactics unfold-from defensive maneuvers to potential counterattacks.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 February 2025 and ended with a score of 0:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: Recife PE vs Fortaleza
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 0 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Sport Recife and Fortaleza:
- 10 matches played;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 7, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 4 against 12;
- average first-half total - 0.8, second-half - 0.8;
- average total goals per match - 1.6.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Recife PE Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Corinthians, away team - Recife PE). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Recife PE vs Corinthians):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
⚫️ Sport Recife, renowned for their resilience and determination to fight until the end, are facing significant challenges this season. The team currently sits at the bottom of the table, having secured just one victory in their last five matches. Their weakness is evident in their attacking line, averaging only 0.6 goals per game. Their most recent clash with Fortaleza ended in a 0-2 defeat on home soil. Despite this, they continue to make the most of their rare opportunities to threaten the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Recife PE
Fortaleza Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the Copa Libertadores tournament (the hosts were Bucaramanga, and the visitors were Fortaleza). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Fortaleza vs Bucaramanga):
- ball possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
🔵 Fortaleza are showcasing a more confident style of play compared to the home side and currently sit in fourteenth place in the standings. On the road, they frequently both score and concede, a pattern that has occurred in their last five matches. A key feature of their play is their ability to maintain possession and utilize quick counter-attacks to achieve results. However, issues with scoring remain a concern, as they seldom net more than one goal per match.
Match Results: Fortaleza
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 7, draws - 2.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Fortaleza
- number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- number of wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 20%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- number of draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 1;
- number of losses: 6 vs 5;
- number of draws: 1 vs 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.4, the guests - 1.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Fortaleza
- average total in the tournament: 2.2 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 0.6 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 0.6;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.2 vs 0.4;
- Recife PE: average total at home in the tournament - 0.5;
- Fortaleza: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.5) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Recife PE have conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
- Fortaleza have scored in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Fortaleza have scored in 9 of last 10 away games (Serie A).
Prediction on corners
Recife PE: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.2; at home field - 7.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 8.
Fortaleza: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.6, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.
- Recife PE have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.8 (2.9 for home team and 2.9 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.83 (2 for home team and 1.83 for away team).
Recife PE: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.8; at home - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.75.
Fortaleza: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.2, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 3.2.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in 12 of last 13 Recife PE games.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 Recife PE home games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Recife PE vs Fortaleza
- number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Recife PE at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Fortaleza away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Recife PE at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Fortaleza away - 5 (100%).
- Fortaleza have scored and conceded in last 5 away games.
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, an open game with plenty of chances at both ends is expected. Although Sport Recife are playing at home, their prospects seem modest due to their low scoring rate and a string of consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the visitors have a chance to exploit the defensive frailties of the hosts to secure a positive result, even with a narrow scoreline, thanks to their counter-attacks and consistent forward play (especially given the trend of both teams exchanging goals). Therefore, the most likely outcome is both teams to score.
Betting Tips: Recife PE - Fortaleza
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