Sport Recife vs Ceará prediction and betting tips on October 8, 2024
Game Prediction
On October 8, 2024, in Round 30 of the Brazilian Série B, Sport Recife will face Ceará. This is a crucial match between direct competitors for a place in the top four, as both teams are battling for promotion to the top division.
Sport Recife vs Ceará: Key Stats and Trends
- Sport Recife is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- Ceará has won their last two matches.
- Sport Recife has scored 29% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes — the highest percentage in the league.
- They have scored just 9% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes — the lowest percentage in the league.
- Ceará has scored 24% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Ceará has scored in each of their last 15 matches.
- Sport Recife wins the first half in 33% of their matches, while Ceará wins in 23%.
Our Prediction for Sport Recife vs Ceará
The "Island Lions" have frequently earned promotion to Brazil's top division in recent years. However, last season they finished in a disappointing 7th place, just one point behind Atlético Goianiense, who secured promotion. Ceará, after playing in the 2022 Copa Sudamericana, was relegated to Série B and ended up in a modest 11th place.
Sport Recife has been performing well this season. The slump in August, when they lost three consecutive matches, is now behind them. However, their recent games have alternated between wins and draws, with a 0-0 draw against Mirassol in their last outing. This has left the door open for their competitors, including Ceará, who have won their last two matches and are just two points behind.
Sport Recife averages 1.25 goals per match but has a solid defense, conceding less than 0.93 goals per game. Ceará, on the other hand, is more entertaining to watch, with a goal ratio of 1.57 scored to 1.21 conceded. So, it shouldn’t be a dull affair.
Sport Recife vs Ceará: Predicted Lineups
Sport Recife (probable lineup): Kaike – Dalbert, Chico, Rafael Thyere, Igor – Barletta de Almeida, Luis Ferreira, Fernandez, Lucas Lima – Ortiz, Zé Roberto
Ceará (probable lineup): Bruno Dinis – Mateus Bahia, Loyola da Silva, Ramon, Ramos – Recalde, Patrick de Lucca, Lourenço – Farias, Saulo Mineiro, Aylon
Head to Head: Sport Recife vs Ceará
The hosts have won six of their last home matches against Ceará. However, their last meeting in June ended in a goalless draw.
Free Prediction Today for Sport Recife vs Ceará
The hosts are considered favorites, but the visitors are equally motivated and will be aiming for points. A bet on "total goals over 2.0" (odds of 1.6) looks like a solid choice.