Juventude vs Sport Recife Prediction: Battle at the bottom

Juventude vs Sport Recife: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 15, 2025

Juventude and Sport occupy the lowest two places in the table and will meet with an absolute need to win. Juventude is in 19th place with eight points, while Sport is in 20th with three points, and still without a victory in the league.

Juventude: Form and statistics

Cláudio Tencati arrived in Caxias do Sul to save Juventude from relegation, but so far, the results haven't come. The Gaúchos played three games managed under Tencati, two of them at home, and failed to win. In the last one, Juventude lost 2-0 at home to rival Grêmio in a match where everything went wrong. The game with Palmeiras in Round 12 was postponed due to the Paulistas' participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, so Juventude hasn't competed since the 1st of June. Tencati has had plenty of time to work with his players, and so an improvement in the team's performance is expected. The club has been very active in this transfer window, signing five players and negotiating nine departures. Gabriel Veron, on loan from FC Porto, is the most high-profile signing. The 22-year-old winger was at Santos, on loan from the Portuguese club, but again failed to stand out. Veron could be very useful to Juventude if he's willing to work hard; otherwise, his career could continue on a downward path.

Juventude: Lineup

Tencati may field some of the new signings, such as Hermes and Hudson.

🔖Juventude starting lineup (4-3-3)

Gustavo – Reginaldo, Wilker, Marcos Paulo, Hermes – Jadson, Hudson, Mandaca – Batalla, Gilberto, Taliari

⛔️Out: Cipriano (injured)

👤Head Coach: Cláudio Tencati

Sport Recife: Form and statistics

Like Juventude, Sport hasn't played since the first day of June, so new coach Daniel Paulista has had time to transmit his ideas to the group. The Lion of the North also took advantage of the league break to restructure his squad. Ten players left, and four were signed. Several players from the youth system were also promoted. The rise to stardom of Zé Lucas, a 17-year-old wonderkid who has attracted interest from Barcelona, is convincing the club's management to invest more in the talent of its youngsters. Daniel Paulista is also a coach who likes to launch young players into his teams. Among Sport's signings, Uruguayan striker Ignacio Ramírez, on loan from Newell's Old Boys, stands out. Midfielder Pedro Augusto, signed from Fortaleza, could also be a useful player for the club. The Pernambucanos are still looking for their first league win. The situation is very complicated, but the first win could be a turning point.

Sport Recife: Lineup

Pablo and Hereda are doubtful for the match. Portuguese striker Gonçalo Paciência has recovered from his injury.

🔖Sport Recife starting lineup (4-3-3)

Caíque – Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Chico, Cariús – Zé Lucas, Rivera, Sérgio Oliveira – Lucas Lima, Barletta, Gonçalo Paciência

⛔️Out: Pablo, Hereda (injured)

👤Head Coach: Daniel Paulista

Juventude vs Sport Recife: Head-to-head statistics

Sport holds a slight advantage in the 16 meetings with Juventude. The Pernambucanos have won six games while the Gaúchos have won five. On five occasions, the matches have ended in a draw.

Juventude vs Sport Recife: Betting tips & Odds

• Sport has lost its last five away games. You can bet on Juventude winning for 2.29 at 1xBet;
• Juventude has conceded first in four of its last five matches. You can bet that Sport will be the first team to score for 2.40 at Bet365;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won four times in Sport's last four games and four times in Juventude's previous six home matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.63 at 1xBet.

Juventude vs Sport Recife match prediction 15 July 2025

It's a game between the last two teams in the table and, therefore, vital for the relegation battle. Only victory matters for both sides, as a draw won't improve their situation. Juventude and Sport haven't played since June 1, so it's hard to predict how they'll perform. Cláudio Tencati hasn't won any of his three games in charge of Juventude, and Daniel Paulista will be making his debut as coach of the Pernambucanos. Both coaches have had plenty of time to prepare for this game and have certainly tried to give their players the confidence to believe in victory. I'm betting on a match with a maximum of two goals scored to attempt to cover various outcomes, as anything can happen in this battle.

Our match prediction: TU 2.5 for 1.63 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Draw for 3.10 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.