Goiás and Sport Recife face each other on Thursday 07.23.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Goiás's home ground, the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Goiás Esporte Clube and Sport Club do Recife, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Goiás vs Sport Recife
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Double Chance: Goiás or Draw
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Goiás preview
Goiás heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 17 matches, Goiás Esporte Clube secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.47 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Esmeraldino's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Goiás has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 46 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Esli Samuel García Cordero has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Goiás has conceded 23 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.35 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.97 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sport Recife preview
Sport Recife comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 6 victories, 8 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.53 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 15 draws, and 9 losses.
Sport Club do Recife's attack has been highly effective, scoring 78 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.24 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.66.
Lion of the Island's offensive system is led by Chrystian Barletta, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Chrystian Barletta. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.88 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 47 matches, averaging 1.06 per match.
Head to head: Goiás vs Sport Recife
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 63% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.25 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 13% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 38% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 63% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.38 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 30% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.28 | 1.6 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.2 | 0.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 70% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 30% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 60% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.41 | 1.42 |
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