Fortaleza and Sport Recife face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Fortaleza Esporte Clube vs Sport Club do Recife, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Fortaleza comes into the match having played 6 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.17 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.
The offence system of Fortaleza is led by Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Pacheco Affini, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 0.71.
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On the other hand, Sport Recife comes into the match having played 6 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses.
Sport Recife's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.81.
The offence system of Sport Recife is led by Pedro Henrique Perotti as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marlon Douglas de Sales Silva, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.
Head to head: Fortaleza vs Sport Recife
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Fortaleza
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.93 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.66 | 1.31 |
Sport Recife
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.99 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.09 | 1.92 |
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