Sport Recife and Maranhão face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste season. The game takes place at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho on Thursday, 16/04/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sport Club do Recife vs Maranhão Atlético Clube, 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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Sport Recife comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses.
Sport Recife's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.86.
The offence system of Sport Recife is led by Gustavo Coutinho Silva Lopes as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Felipe Gabriel dos Santos Silva, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
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On the other hand, Maranhão comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.
Maranhão's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Maranhão is led by Emerson Freitas dos Anjos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Wanderson da Silva Rocha, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
Head to head: Sport Recife vs Maranhão
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Sport Recife
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Away | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.64 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 0.81 | 1.66 |
Maranhão
Brazil - Copa do Nordeste
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Away | D L L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 2.15 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.68 | 1.95 |
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