Fortaleza EC
Football Brazilian Série A Sun 28 Sep 03:00
Sport Club do Recife
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Fortaleza vs Sport Recife

Fortaleza host Sport Recife in this Brazilian Série A encounter, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Fortaleza to Win

Fortaleza look a great bet to beat Sport Recife on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of 1.72 with that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

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Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Fortaleza lost on the road in their last game. Palmeiras won 4-1. The Ceará outfit ended up with just 29% possession and had six shots on target, while Lucas Crispim scored the goal.

Sport Recife won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 triumph against Corinthians. Daniel Paulista's team recorded three shots on goal and had 45% possession, with Matheusinho scoring the winner four minutes after half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fortaleza are unbeaten in the past three matches against Sport, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw. The past 5 H2H matches have involved three Fortaleza wins, one Sport victory and one draw.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
19 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza 24 5 6 13 24 38 -14 24:38 21
20 Sport Recife logo Sport Recife 23 2 8 13 16 35 -19 16:35 14
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Fortaleza – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 8.2 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Fortaleza have had 42.8% possession and 5.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 10.9 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal, while earning 4.5 corners.

Breno Lopes leads the way with 3 goals, with Lucca Prior and Deyverson scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Matheus Pereira with 4.

Sport Recife – Last 10 League Games

Sport have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.3% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

Derik Lacerda has top scored with 3, while Matheusinho, Lucas Lima and Romarinho are next on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Lucas Lima, Matheus Alexandre and Leo Pereira who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joao Ricardo (GK), Eros Mancuso, Lucas Gazal, Gaston Avila, Bruno Pacheco, Lucas Sasha, Matheus Pereira, Yago Pikachu, Lucas Crispim, Breno Lopes, Deyverson.

Sport Recife confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel (GK), Aderlan, Rafael Thyere, Ramon, Luan Candido, Lucas Kal, Christian Rivera, Matheusinho, Lucas Lima, Leo Pereira, Derik Lacerda.

Fortaleza vs Sport Recife Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Fortaleza vs Sport Recife betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Fortaleza can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Série A match. The odds of 1.72 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Série A stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Fortaleza vs Sport Recife league stats:

  • Sport have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Sport have lost 7 of their last 11 games on the road.
  • Fortaleza have won 3 of their last 5 games against Sport.

Fortaleza to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza Fortaleza logo 2 - 0 Sport Recife logo Sport Recife

Our prediction for the correct score is Fortaleza to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at 7.00. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derik Lacerda Over 0.5 Shots On Target

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at 1.82. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

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Breno Lopes to Score

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) has racked up two goals in his past four Série A games. It’s worth a gamble on the 4.10 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Breno Lopes Player Prop Odds
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Shots On Target
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Corners Prediction

Fortaleza Under 5.5 Corners

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Fortaleza in their past three games, while Sport Recife have conceded 4.00 corners on average in their last 10 away matches. We recommend backing the 1.91 that Fortaleza aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortaleza Logo Fortaleza
Total
10.10 5.60 4.50
Home
11.00 7.10 3.90
Away
10.20 5.60 4.60
Sport Recife Logo Sport Recife
Total
11.20 5.70 5.50
Home
11.50 6.30 5.20
Away
10.20 6.20 4.00
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Fortaleza Corners
Sport Recife Corners
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Fortaleza
Total Goals Under 2.5
Shots On Target Derik Lacerda Over 0.5

You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Fortaleza on the 1x2, two or less goals to be scored along with Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife) to have one or more shots on target.

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Fortaleza vs Sport Recife Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Fortaleza Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Fortaleza are the 1.77 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 56% chance of winning this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. Sport Recife are the outsiders at 4.60 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Fortaleza are 1.79, although Sport are +0.5 at 2.02 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land 1.71 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Deyverson Silva Acosta is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Deyverson Silva Acosta is available at 3.30 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of 5.75 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)
Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
Player Shots On Target
Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)
Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
Player Shots
Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)
Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
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Team Stats
Fortaleza logo Fortaleza League Stats
Sport Recife logo Sport Recife League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Fortaleza vs Sport Recife Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Fortaleza vs Sport team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

Fortaleza Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sport Recife Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortaleza Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Joao Ricardo
14 Eros Mancuso 34 Lucas Gazal 3 Gaston Avila 6 Bruno Pacheco
88 Lucas Sasha 5 Matheus Pereira
22 Yago Pikachu 91 Lucas Crispim 26 Breno Lopes
18 Deyverson
1 Gabriel
13 Aderlan 15 Rafael Thyere 40 Ramon 36 Luan Candido
21 Lucas Kal 14 Christian Rivera
17 Matheusinho 10 Lucas Lima 38 Leo Pereira
18 Derik Lacerda

Sport Recife Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fortaleza Substitutes

  • 9Juan Martin Lucero
  • 10Yeison Guzman
  • 11Marinho
  • 13Benjamin Kuscevic
  • 16Diogo Barbosa
  • 20Matheus Rossetto
  • 23Helton Leite
  • 27Adam Bareiro
  • 29Rodrigo Santos
  • 30Pierre
  • 38Lucca Prior
  • 80Jose Herrera

Sport Recife Substitutes

  • 6Joao Silva
  • 9Ignacio Ramirez
  • 11Romarinho
  • 16Igor Carius
  • 19Hyoran
  • 22Caique Franca
  • 30Chrystian Barletta
  • 33Matheus Alexandre
  • 54Adriel
  • 55Victor Hugo
  • 92Pablo

Previous Fortaleza Lineups

21 Sep Série A
Palmeiras 4-1 Fortaleza
14 Sep Série A
Fortaleza 2-0 Vitória
01 Sep Série A
Internacional 2-1 Fortaleza
25 Aug Série A
Fortaleza 0-1 Mirassol
20 Aug Copa Libertadores
Vélez Sarsfield 2-0 Fortaleza
17 Aug Série A
Fluminense 2-1 Fortaleza

Previous Sport Recife Lineups

22 Sep Série A
Sport Recife 1-0 Corinthians
14 Sep Série A
Bragantino 1-1 Sport Recife
01 Sep Série A
Sport Recife 2-3 Vasco da Gama
26 Aug Série A
Palmeiras 3-0 Sport Recife
17 Aug Série A
Sport Recife 2-2 São Paulo
11 Aug Série A
Grêmio 0-1 Sport Recife

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortaleza Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tinga Groin
Sport Recife Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 23 15 6 2 48:11 51
2 Cruzeiro 25 15 5 5 39:19 50
3 Palmeiras 22 15 4 3 36:18 49
4 Mirassol 24 11 9 4 41:24 42
5 Botafogo 24 11 7 6 35:18 40
6 Bahia 23 10 7 6 31:28 37
7 São Paulo 24 9 8 7 27:24 35
8 Fluminense 22 9 4 9 26:29 31
9 Bragantino 24 9 4 11 29:35 31
10 Vasco da Gama 25 8 6 11 38:35 30
11 Corinthians 24 7 8 9 24:29 29
12 Grêmio 24 7 8 9 24:30 29
13 Ceará 23 7 7 9 22:23 28
14 Atlético MG 23 7 7 9 22:26 28
15 Internacional 24 7 7 10 29:37 28
16 Santos 23 7 5 11 22:32 26
17 Juventude 24 6 4 14 20:46 22
18 Vitória 24 4 10 10 19:35 22
19 Fortaleza 24 5 6 13 24:38 21
20 Sport Recife 23 2 8 13 16:35 14
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 13 9 4 0 33:4 31
2 Cruzeiro 13 10 1 2 25:10 31
3 Palmeiras 12 8 2 2 21:9 26
4 Mirassol 11 7 4 0 25:10 25
5 Bahia 11 7 3 1 19:10 24
6 São Paulo 12 7 3 2 16:9 24
7 Botafogo 12 6 4 2 22:12 22
8 Vasco da Gama 13 5 4 4 19:15 19
9 Atlético MG 10 5 4 1 13:9 19
10 Fluminense 10 6 1 3 12:10 19
11 Ceará 12 5 3 4 11:9 18
12 Juventude 13 5 3 5 15:15 18
13 Bragantino 12 5 3 4 16:17 18
14 Fortaleza 13 5 2 6 17:16 17
15 Internacional 12 5 2 5 16:15 17
16 Vitória 12 4 5 3 14:13 17
17 Grêmio 12 4 5 3 10:10 17
18 Corinthians 11 4 4 3 14:11 16
19 Santos 11 4 3 4 11:14 15
20 Sport Recife 11 1 5 5 9:16 8