Our Sport Recife vs Maranhao Prediction: 2-1
Sport Recife vs Maranhao in the Brazil Copa Nordeste is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Sport Recife vs Maranhao 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 Avai
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sport Recife must win after their 2-2 Brazil Serie B draw against Avai on April 11. In that match, Sport Recife had 59% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sport Recife | 59% | 15 (10) | 2.95 | 31 |
 Avai | 41% | 10 (4) | 1.75 | 35 |
Maranhao's Last Match – Barra FC vs Maranhao
Maranhao will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Brazil Serie C defeat at the hands of Barra FC on April 11. In that match, Maranhao controlled 51% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barra FC | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 55 |
 Maranhao | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 55 |
Sport Recife vs Maranhao Stats
Key Stats
| Sport Recife | Maranhao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sport Recife are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Maranhao average 0.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sport Recife 16-9
Maranhao 5-14
What are the odds for this match?
Sport Recife to win: @1.3
Draw: @4.333
Maranhao to win: @8.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975