Sport Recife and Fortaleza face each other on Thursday 05.28.2026, 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.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sport Club do Recife and Fortaleza Esporte Clube, 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 Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Sport Recife preview
Sport Recife heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Nordeste: in 7 matches, Sport Club do Recife secured 6 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.57 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lion of the Island's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Sport Recife has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 70 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Henrique Perotti, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Chrystian Barletta has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Sport Recife has conceded 4 goals in the Copa do Nordeste (an average of 0.57 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.03 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Copa do Nordeste. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses.
Fortaleza Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Copa do Nordeste, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
Leão do Pici's offensive system is led by Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra, the team's top scorer this season. The paraguayan forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Pacheco Affini. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 24 goals in 33 matches, averaging 0.73 per match.
Head to head: Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
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 | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W L D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 86% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.99 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.09 | 1.81 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D D |
1 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 86% | 67% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.81 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.7 | 1.31 |
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