Sport Recife and Náutico face each other on Sunday 05.31.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 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 Clube Náutico Capibaribe, 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 Náutico
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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 Brazil Serie B: in 10 matches, Sport Club do Recife secured 5 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 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 13 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.3 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 7 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.7 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Náutico preview
Náutico comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 6 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 22 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.
Clube Náutico Capibaribe's attack has been highly effective, scoring 65 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.24.
Timbu's offensive system is led by Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza, 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, Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.9 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.72 per match.
Head to head: Sport Recife vs Náutico
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Away | W W W L D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 1 | 0.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.53 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.36 | 1.53 |
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | W D W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.73 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.85 | 1.37 |
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