One of the Série A round 25 matches will feature Sport Recife and Corinthians. Despite the home advantage, Timao is the clear favorite. That said, the Lions are doing quite well with a two-match winning streak.
Sport Recife form
After three straight losses, Sport managed to win two games against Gremio and Juventude, which somewhat improved the situation for the team. Currently, Sport is 19th in the standings, in the relegation zone, but only one point behind Santos in the saving 16th position. Sport’s home stats are also 19th in the division, with only Chapecoense being worse.
Corinthians form
Corinthians are 5th in the Série A table, with 2 wins and 3 draws in the last five games, goal difference 9-6. Moreover, Corinthians have not lost an away game since July 12 when they faced Fortaleza, winning three times and losing as many games during the period. Such results have borne fruit and currently, the team ranks 5th, Fortaleza 2 points above in the 4th place. The team from Sao Paulo has the third-best away statistics in the division, +5=6-1, 11-7 goal difference.
Injuries and suspensions
- Sport Recife: Joao, Neilton;
- Corinthians: Jo, Roni, Ruan.
Expert Betting Tips
Corinthians is passionate about getting into the Copa Libertadores, and in order to make the dream a reality, Timão needs to keep scoring points, preferably by winning. Sport won two games in a row and almost caught up with Santos, so the Lions can have a little rest. On the other hand, Timão can not afford it, and besides, the team from Sao Paulo has one of the best away statistics in Série A. Here are the betting options for the upcoming match: W2 for 2.04, W2+TU (3.5) for 2.52.