Match Analysis: Sport Recife vs Bahia – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-02
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Ilha do Retiro, Recife, Brazil
Game Overview
The match features mid-table Serie A Brazil teams Sport Recife and Bahia, both having started the season with draws. Sport Recife plays at home, leveraging their familiarity with Ilha do Retiro, but Bahia enters as slight favorites according to bookmaker consensus.
Key Factors to Consider
- Both teams have shown solid defensive organization with low scoring in early matches—Sport Recife 0-0 and Bahia 1-1 draws. Recent form is balanced without wins or losses, indicating a closely matched contest ahead.
- Historically, head-to-head matches between these teams tend to be tight with low scoring and frequent draws. This suggests a competitive game unlikely to yield a runaway result.
- No significant injuries reported that critically weaken either squad, implying both teams can field close to full-strength sides.
- Home advantage for Sport Recife at Ilha do Retiro and neutral weather conditions expected, with no notable external disruptions.
- Early season points are critical for both teams to improve league positioning. Bahia’s slight current favoritism may boost their confidence, but Sport Recife’s home motivation is also high.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Bahia: 1.45, Sport Recife: 2, Draw: 2.3 | Bahia | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | Bahia -0.25: 1.1, Sport Recife +25: 1.3 | Bahia -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over/under | Over 2.25: 1, Under 2.25: 1.2 | Under 2.25 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Bahia 23% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.25 10% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Bahia at 23% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The highest expected value play is a Bahia moneyline win at attractive odds due to slight favoritism and better moneyline value compared to the draw. The spread play favors Bahia -0.25 as they are slight favorites, and a cautious under 2.25 goals bet fits the low scoring trends.
Predicted Score: 1-1