Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Serie A, Brazil
🕒 Monday 6th October, 00:30 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Cruzeiro hold a clear edge at home this season (6/10, 60%), while Sport Recife are less consistent on the road (4/10, 40%). The match may be competitive, but home advantage is meaningful here — see our Home Win stats.

Both sides have rarely seen 3+ goals this season — Cruzeiro at 40% at home and Sport Recife at 30% away. The numbers lean towards Under 2.5 Goals as the likely outcome.

Both teams rarely see both sides score — Cruzeiro at 40% at home and Sport Recife at 20% away. Solid defensive records on both sides make BTTS – No a reasonable selection.

Cruzeiro usually generate 8+ corners at home (60%), while Sport Recife are less consistent on the road (50%). Over 8.5 Corners may still be viable with the home side driving the count.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Cruzeiro have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Sport Recife in 70% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Serie A table for the 2025 season, with Cruzeiro (3rd) and Sport Recife (20th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie A 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Flamengo 32 19 8 5 63:25 +38 65
2 Palmeiras 32 19 6 7 59:30 +29 63
3 Cruzeiro H 32 16 12 4 48:25 +23 60
4 Mirassol 32 17 9 6 52:30 +22 60
5 Botafogo 32 15 10 7 52:34 +18 55
6 Fluminense 32 16 6 10 44:33 +11 54
7 Bahia 32 15 6 11 44:39 +5 51
8 Grêmio 32 12 8 12 42:39 +3 44
9 São Paulo 32 13 4 15 37:42 -5 43
10 Santos 32 11 10 11 38:41 -3 43
11 Atlético Mineiro 32 11 9 12 37:36 +1 42
12 Corinthians 32 10 10 12 36:37 -1 40
13 Vitória 32 10 9 13 28:43 -15 39
14 Vasco da Gama 32 11 5 16 49:52 -3 38
15 Fortaleza 32 10 7 15 38:53 -15 37
16 Ceará 32 9 8 15 26:33 -7 35
17 Internacional 32 9 8 15 36:53 -17 35
18 Bragantino 32 10 5 17 37:52 -15 35
19 Juventude 32 7 7 18 28:55 -27 28
20 Sport Recife A 32 2 9 21 25:67 -42 15

Team Form

Cruzeiro hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Sport Recife have been less consistent on the road (40%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Cruzeiro (40% BTTS at home) and Sport Recife (20% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Match Goals

Cruzeiro have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Sport Recife in 30% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Cruzeiro have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Sport Recife in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)

Match Corners

Cruzeiro have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 40% of home games, Sport Recife in 50% of away games. The full corners breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Cruzeiro have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Sport Recife have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Cruzeiro (Home Form) Sport Recife (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Cruzeiro and Sport Recife. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

11th May, 2025
Sport Recife
0 – 4 HT: 0-3
Cruzeiro
9th Oct, 2022
Sport Recife
3 – 1 HT: 2-0
Cruzeiro
29th Jun, 2022
Cruzeiro
2 – 1 HT: 2-1
Sport Recife
8th Sep, 2018
Sport Recife
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cruzeiro
13th May, 2018
Cruzeiro
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Sport Recife
20th Aug, 2017
Cruzeiro
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Sport Recife
21st May, 2017
Sport Recife
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Cruzeiro
16th Nov, 2016
Sport Recife
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Cruzeiro
24th Jul, 2016
Cruzeiro
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Sport Recife
15th Nov, 2015
Cruzeiro
3 – 0 HT: 0-0
Sport Recife

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Cruzeiro 1.56
Draw 4.2
Sport Recife 7.8

Half Time Result

Cruzeiro 2.1
Draw 2.41
Sport Recife 6.75

Double Chance

Cruzeiro or Draw 1.14
Cruzeiro or Sport Recife 1.26
Draw or Sport Recife 2.63

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.08
No 1.9

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.34
Over 2.5 2
Over 3.5 3.51
Under 1.5 3.75
Under 2.5 1.92
Under 3.5 1.32

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.39
Over 1.5 2.92

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.16
Over 9.5 1.3
Over 10.5 1.67
Over 11.5 1.88

Cruzeiro Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.72

Sport Recife Goals

Over 0.5 1.78
Over 1.5 5.1

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    92% combined
  • Mounties Wanderers vs Stanmore Hawks 11:00 BST | New South Wales NPL 3, Australia Mounties Wanderers have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Stanmore Hawks have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    83% combined
  • Hamburger SV W vs Union Berlin W 14:00 BST | Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga, Germany Hamburger SV W have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 home matches this season · Union Berlin W have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    82% combined
  • Prestice vs Petřín Plzeň II 15:00 BST | 4. Liga Division A, Czech Republic Prestice have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 home matches this season · Petřín Plzeň II have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    82% combined

Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife?

Under 2.5 Goals — Cruzeiro have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Sport Recife in 70% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Cruzeiro or Sport Recife?

Cruzeiro hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Serie A this season, while Sport Recife have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Cruzeiro and Sport Recife?

Unlikely — Cruzeiro (40% BTTS at home) and Sport Recife (20% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in Serie A. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Cruzeiro and Sport Recife?

Uncertain — Cruzeiro have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Sport Recife in 30% of away games in Serie A. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Cruzeiro or Sport Recife?

Cruzeiro have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Sport Recife's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Cruzeiro and Sport Recife?

Cruzeiro have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 40% of home games, Sport Recife in 50% of away games in Serie A. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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