Our Sport Recife vs Athletic Club MG Prediction: 1-1
Sport Recife vs Athletic Club MG in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Sport Recife vs Athletic Club MG prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sport Recife's Last Match – Sport Recife vs Anapolis FC
Sport Recife will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Copa do Brasil share of the spoils with Anapolis FC on March 13. In that match, Sport Recife recorded 56% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sport Recife | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 108 |
 Anapolis FC | 44% | 0 (2) | - | 81 |
Athletic Club MG's Last Match – Athletic Club MG vs Ypiranga RS
Determined to maintain their recent success, Athletic Club MG must win following their 2-0 Copa do Brasil victory against Ypiranga RS on March 11. In that match, Athletic Club MG recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Club MG | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Ypiranga RS | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 49 |
Sport Recife vs Athletic Club MG Stats
Key Stats
| Sport Recife | Athletic Club MG | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sport Recife are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Athletic Club MG average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sport Recife 22-8
Athletic Club MG 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Sport Recife to win: @1.55
Draw: @3.8
Athletic Club MG to win: @6.5