Our Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo Prediction: 1-1
Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo 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 – Gremio vs Sport Recife
Sport Recife will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Brazil Serie A win against Gremio on August 10. In that match, Sport Recife recorded 48% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gremio | 52% | 12 (6) | 1.1 | 33 |
 Sport Recife | 48% | 11 (3) | 1.1 | 52 |
Sao Paulo's Last Match – Atletico Nacional Medellin vs Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Copa Libertadores draw against Atletico Nacional Medellin on August 13. In that match, Sao Paulo recorded 45% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atletico Nacional Medellin | 55% | 14 (1) | 2.4 | 35 |
 Sao Paulo | 45% | 3 (0) | 0.21 | 18 |
Sport Recife vs Sao Paulo Stats
Key Stats
| Sport Recife | Sao Paulo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.43 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sport Recife are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Sao Paulo average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Sport Recife 6-11
Sao Paulo 14-8
What are the odds for this match?
Sport Recife to win: @2.9
Draw: @3
Sao Paulo to win: @2.625
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