Sport Recife vs Athletic Club Mineiro prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 11, 2026
Serie B Brazil
In the 12th round of Brazil’s Serie B on June 11, 2026, Sport Recife will face Athletic Club Mineiro. One of the division’s leaders is aiming for another home victory.
Sport Recife vs Athletic Club Mineiro: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Recife was the worst in Serie A last season. However, at a lower level, they currently look very solid and are clearly determined to make a quick return. In recent rounds, they have mostly managed to win. That was the case against Nautico too – they secured a convincing 2-0 win there.
The team from Belo Horizonte fought for survival in 2025. With 44 points, they managed to finish in a “safe” fifteenth place. Now they have improved, with only a few defeats, although half of their matches end in draws. Nevertheless, in the recent rounds, they have consecutively beaten both of their latest opponents, Botafogo-SP and Fortaleza.
Having been relegated from Serie A, Sport Recife now averages 1.36 goals scored per game while conceding 0.63. Alex’s team scores 1.18 goals on average and concedes one per match.
Previous Matches: Sport Recife vs Athletic Club Mineiro
The clubs met for the first time in March in the cup. There, Athletic won 3-1 on this very field.
The visitors seem to have come alive in the latest rounds. Still, the hosts are strong enough to secure a win at home this time (odds – 1.70).
Sport Recife vs Athletic Club Mineiro: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sport Recife have won five of their last six matches
- Athletic Club Mineiro have won two games in a row
Sport Recife vs Athletic Club Mineiro: Probable Starting Lineups
Sport Recife plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Thiago Couto – Andre, Ze Marcos, Marcelo Conceicao, Madson – Ze Dukas, Bill – Clayson, Yago, Barletta – Perotti
Athletic Club Mineiro uses a 1-4-3-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Luan Polli – Marcelo Henrique, Lucas Belesi, Jonathan, Diogo Batista – Jota, Joao Miguel, Kauan Rodrigues – Yan Luccas – Vera, Max
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