Match Analysis: Grêmio vs Sport Recife – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-10
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Grêmio Arena, Porto Alegre
Game Overview
The upcoming Campeonato Brazil match features Grêmio hosting Sport Recife. Grêmio is slightly favored based on home advantage and mixed historical results. Both teams show competitive form with moderate scoring averages, and previous encounters have had a mix of outcomes with no dominant trend.
Key Factors to Consider
- Grêmio has a moderate scoring average around 1.3 goals per match and a relatively strong defensive record conceding about 0.68 goals per match. Their recent form shows resilience with a longest unbeaten streak of 17 matches and 18 clean sheets in the season. Sport Recife shows slightly less attacking output at 0.97 goals per match and concedes about 0.82 goals. They have a shorter longest winning streak of 3 matches and a tendency to win more confrontations in the last meetings.
- Historically, Grêmio has won 8 of the past 25 meetings against Sport Recife, who have won more (10 wins) in some datasets, with several draws (7). Recent head to head indicates a balanced rivalry, with matches averaging about 2.9 goals, and a moderate total goals over percentage (~50-60%) suggesting potential for goal scoring but not excessively high scoring games.
- No specific injury data currently available for either team before the match, leaving squad strength assumptions based on recent lineups and performances.
- The match is held at Grêmio's home stadium which confers an advantage. Weather and pitch conditions are expected to be normal with no extraordinary external impacts reported. Match importance for league standings may motivate both teams to compete intensely.
- Both teams have motivation to claim points; Grêmio to leverage home advantage and improve their league position, Sport Recife to challenge a traditionally strong opponent and gain ground away. The recent streaks and outcomes hint at a competitive mindset from both sides.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Grêmio: -115, Sport Recife: 340, Draw: 250 | Grêmio Win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | Grêmio: -0.5 -115, Sport Recife: 50 -105 | Grêmio -0.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over: 2.25 105, Under: 2.25 -125 | Under 2.25 Goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Grêmio -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.25 -1% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Grêmio holds a slight edge due to home advantage and better defensive stability but Sport Recife’s away form and historical competitiveness suggest a close contest, likely resulting in a narrow Grêmio win or possibly a draw.
Predicted Score: 2-1