Match Analysis: Sport Recife vs Corinthians – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-21
- Time: 8:30 PM UTC
- Location: Adelmar da Costa Carvalho (Ilha do Retiro), Recife, PE
Game Overview
The match is a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A fixture between Sport Recife (home) and Corinthians (away) at the Ilha do Retiro stadium in Recife. Corinthians edged Sport 2-1 in their previous 2025 encounter in April. The venue has a 35,000 capacity and presents a challenging home atmosphere for visiting teams.
Key Factors to Consider
- Corinthians currently have a better form with 7 points from 5 matches, showing a stronger attack and defense. Sport Recife struggle with only 1 point from 5 matches, showing difficulty in securing wins and an underperforming offense.
- The last recorded match in April 2025 ended with Corinthians winning 2-1. Historically, Corinthians have tended to dominate this matchup, though Sport won the last full encounter in 2021 by a narrow 1-0 margin at a nearby venue.
- Sport Recife faces several absences but may also field up to two debutants in the lineup, possibly affecting team cohesion. Corinthians have a more stable squad with no major injury concerns reported for this fixture.
- The home advantage at Ilha do Retiro is significant for Sport Recife, with local fan support and familiarity. Weather conditions are expected to be typical for Recife with no extreme influences reported.
- Sport Recife are motivated to improve their league position and put a stronger performance at home. Corinthians aim to consolidate their higher table standing and maintain their positive form against lower-ranked opposition.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Corinthians: 1.6, Sport_Recife: 1.88, Draw: 2 | Corinthians to win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Corinthians: -1.22, Sport_Recife: 1.02 | Corinthians to cover the spread (0) | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over_2: -1.15, Under_2: -1.05 | Under 2.5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Sport Recife 17% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2 17% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Corinthians favored to win given superior form, historical edge, and squad stability. Sport Recife may struggle but could utilize home support to challenge. Expect a competitive but constrained game likely decided by narrow margins.
Predicted Score: Corinthians 2 – 1 Sport Recife