Atlético MG and Sport Recife face each other in an official match of the 2025 Serie A season. The game takes place at Arena MRV on Wednesday, 16/07/2025, at 16:00 (UK Time).

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👉 Our prediction is: Atlético MG to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Atlético MG vs Sport Recife match is Atlético MG to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Atlético MG, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Sport Recife, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Atlético MG to score first

Atlético MG is the big favourite to beat Sport Recife for a reason. Their performances overall have been excellent, and their form has been particularly strong.

But if you're looking for an added boost of value, our big betting tip is to take Atlético MG to score first. Their attack has been prolific, and with their defence also looking so solid of late, they are the most likely the first - and possibly only - team to score in this match.

How Atlético MG arrives for the match

Atlético MG comes into the match having played 13 games in the Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.54 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 13 draws, and 5 losses.

Atlético MG's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 14 goals were scored in the Serie A, averaging 1.08 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.

The offense system of Atlético MG is led by Hulk as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gustavo Scarpa, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.92 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 0.69.

How Sport Recife arrives for the match

On the other hand, Sport Recife comes into the match having played 11 games in the Serie A so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 0.27 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.

Sport Recife's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Serie A, averaging 0.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.

The offense system of Sport Recife is led by Chrystian Barletta as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Rafael Araujo Lima, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.64 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.

Both Teams in the Standings

To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG
14
Atlético MG Team Logo

Atlético MG

20 6 6 8 20 24 -4 24 1.20
20
Sport Recife Team Logo

Sport Recife

20 1 7 12 14 33 -19 10 0.50
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Data and Statistics for Atlético MG vs Sport Recife

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Home Team

Atlético MG Team Logo

Atlético MG

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D D

1.54

Home W D W W D

2

Away L W D W D

1.14

Away Team

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Sport Recife

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L L

0.25

Home D L D L L

0.4

Away L L L L L

0.14

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Facts and Curiosities for Atlético MG vs Sport Recife

The bookmakers place Atlético MG as the favorite to win the match, with a 64% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:

  • Atlético MG - 1.57.

  • Draw - 5.35.

  • Sport Recife - 6.95.

The last match between the teams took place on 23/05/2024, in the Copa do Brasil, and Sport Recife won the match. The final score was 1-0.