Sport Recife and ASA face each other on Thursday 05.07.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa do Nordeste 2026 match. The game will take place at Sport Recife's home ground, the Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho (Ilha do Retiro).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sport Club do Recife and Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense (ASA), 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.
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Sport Recife preview
Sport Recife heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Nordeste: in 5 matches, Sport Club do Recife secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lion of the Island's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Sport Recife has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 62 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, resulting in an average of 2.2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gustavo Coutinho Silva Lopes, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Marlon Douglas de Sales Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Sport Recife has conceded 3 goals in the Copa do Nordeste (an average of 0.6 per game) and 36 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.06 per match in the 2026 campaign.
ASA preview
ASA comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Copa do Nordeste. They have secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses.
Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense (ASA)'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Copa do Nordeste, with an average of 1.4 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.55.
Ghost's offensive system is led by Alex Bruno da Costa Lima, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Arthur de Sousa Felicio. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.76 per match.
Head to head: Sport Recife vs ASA
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sport Recife
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L D W W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.67 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 2.2 | 3.33 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.97 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.86 | 1.92 |
ASA
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W D |
1 |
| Home | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Away | L D L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.33 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.54 | 1.33 |
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