Our Santa Cruz FC vs Sport Recife Prediction: 1-1
Santa Cruz FC vs Sport Recife in the Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 15, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Santa Cruz FC vs Sport Recife 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
Santa Cruz FC's Last Match – Sport Recife vs Santa Cruz FC
Santa Cruz FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano defeat against Sport Recife on March 8. In that match, Santa Cruz FC controlled 46% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sport Recife | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 66 |
 Santa Cruz FC | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 49 |
Sport Recife's Last Match – Sport Recife vs Santa Cruz FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sport Recife must win following their 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Pernambucano victory against Santa Cruz FC on March 8. In that match, Sport Recife recorded 54% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Recife | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 66 |
| Santa Cruz FC | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 49 |
Santa Cruz FC vs Sport Recife Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Cruz FC | Sport Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.46 | Defence Strength | 0.42 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Cruz FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Sport Recife average 2.3 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Santa Cruz FC 14-6
Sport Recife 23-7
What are the odds for this match?
Santa Cruz FC to win: @3.2
Draw: @2.9
Sport Recife to win: @2.35