Vila Nova and Sport Recife face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Vila Nova's home ground, the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Vila Nova Futebol 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 Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
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Double Chance: Vila Nova or Draw
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Vila Nova preview
Vila Nova heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 20 matches, Vila Nova Futebol Clube secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tiger's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Vila Nova has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 50 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Vila Nova has conceded 24 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.2 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.06 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sport Recife preview
Sport Recife comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 6 victories, 11 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 18 draws, and 9 losses.
Sport Club do Recife's attack has been highly effective, scoring 82 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.64.
Lion of the Island's offensive system is led by Pedro Henrique Perotti, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andre Felipe de Almeida. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 50 matches, averaging 1.08 per match.
Head to head: Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 78% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 3.11 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 2 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.11 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 78% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 78% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.54 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.17 | 1.41 |
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
0.8 |
| Home | D D D D D |
1 |
| Away | D L L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.73 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.55 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.18 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 73% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 27% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 64% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.39 | 1.46 |
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