Stadium: IIha do Retiro
⏰Time: 16/10/2025, 02:00
Sport Recife vs Ceará: Prediction for the Match on October 16, 2025
Prediction for the Sport Recife - Ceará clash ahead of the twenty-eighth round of the Brasileiro Serie A. The regional rivalry between these two teams, reputed to be two of the most successful teams from the North-eastern part of Brazil, is sure to raise the roof of the Ilha do Retiro.
Having recently returned to winning ways in recent weeks, Ceara looks to tread on the bottom-spot Sport Recife, who can’t seem to catch a break.
The teams’ statistics, lineup, head-to-head stats, betting trends, and experts' opinions on match variants for the Sport Recife-Ceará prediction are available below.
Receive Your Sign-Up Bonus!🏠 Sport Recife: Form and Statistics
Last Five Matches: WLDDL
W-D-L Form: 2-10-14
Home Form: 1-6-5
Position: 20th
Despite holding down the flag in impressive stalemates against Cruzeiro (1-1) and Fluminense (2-2), they received a harsh reality check from Atletico Mineiro last week, who were quick to deliver a 3-1 thrashing.
In the game, the opposing hosts sprinted from the get-go, seizing advantage before the first ten minutes and setting a second goal precedent seven minutes before halftime. The second half continued in the same vein, with the third goal conceded seventeen minutes later. Their goal came as a form of consolation, with Dernick Lacerda scoring from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute.
Dogged by an unfortunate streak of outcomes over the last ten league games, Sport Recife, whose only bragging right this season has been two wins in twenty-six matches played, wormed their way through four recent weeks, managing to sandwich two stalemates between two losses. In twelve home games, they have lost five games and tied points in six matches, with only one win to their credit.
🏁 Sport Recife: Lineup
Known for shuffling between squad lineups, the crowd has watched Daniel Paulista shuffle tirelessly between the 4-4-1-1 and the 4-3-2-1 formation. However, he pushes the 3-5-2 formation against Ceara today in effort to correct errors committed against Atletico Mineiro. Lucas Lima, replacement for Hyoran, returns to the squad this time, pairing with Laceda in the striking spot. Alexandre replaces injury-ridden Aderlan, who received a heavy knock in the clash against Mineiro.
Since doubts hover over the tendency of a probable return to matchday, Daniel Paulista sidelines Aderlan and Hyoran, who will probably rejoin the squad next week when they play against Internacional.
🔖Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Vasconcelos, Candido-Silva-Thyere, Carius-Matheusinho-Ze Lucas-Lucas Kal-Alexandre
👤 Head Coach: Daniel Paulista
⛔ Out: Doubtful- Aderlan, Hyoran. Suspended- Christian Rivera, Ramon Menezes
✈️ Ceará: Form and Statistics
Recent Form: DDWLW
W-D-L Form: 9-7-10
Away Form: 3-4-6
Position: 10th
Ceara went above and beyond against Santos FC last week, despite the pessimistic projections of many, who expected the opposition to gain all points. In the 3-0 affair, they left no stone unturned, with Mugni finding the back of the net in the first ten minutes. The second half saw Pedro Henrique secure a 2-0 cushion, before Fernando Sobral secured a late winner four minutes after the standard ninety. The victory marked their ninth win in the league after twenty-six games, which produced seven stalemates and ten losses.
In the most recent five league games, the Vozao added eight points to their catalogue - courtesy of two wins and two losses. They met twice in recent times, with Ceara winning 2-0 in the Betano series, and in the Copa Nordeste, which they won 4-2 on penalties after playing 0-0 full-time.
🏁 Ceará: Lineup
Leo Conde, head coach of the Big Grandpas, gambles again on the 4-3-2-1, which produced a 1-0 win against Sao Paulo, but failed against Vitoria, who in turn led them to a one-goal misery. A little tweak against Santos FC saw the sides soar to a well-deserved lopsided 3-0 victory. Since the lineup today features three of the most consistent players in the team, (Lucas Mugni, Pedro Henrique and Antonio Galeano), Leo Conde’s intentions of a clear-cut victory has been badly camouflaged.
🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ferreira, Bahia-Machado-Victor-Souza, Dieguinho-Lourenco, Henrique-Mugni-Galeano, Raul
👤 Head Coach: Leo Conde
⛔ Out: Nil
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🤝 Sport Recife vs Ceará Head-to-Head Statistics
In ten recent meetings between the sides, there have been three wins for Sport Recife, one stalemate, and six wins for Ceara.
📈 Sport Recife vs Ceará Betting Trends
Sport Recife may get a goal: Sport Recife has scored consecutively in their most recent three league games. Fancy the home side getting a goal here at 1.34 odds from 1xbet
BTTS in 60% of Sport Recife’s games: Sport Recife’s recent matches gave the BTTS- Yes outcome. Consider this betting tip at 1.97 odds from Betway.
Home doggedness for Sport Recife: Sport Recife has shown resilience at home, scoring in four recent home appearances. Consider the Home/Draw betting tip at 1.36 odds from Bet365.
Ceara’s lacklusterness on the road: Ceara has struggled in their away games, with two losses, two stalemates and one win.
🎯 Sport Recife vs Ceará Match Prediction 16 October 2025
Being a Rivalry game, this contest will produce a lot of antagonism, with cards flying and set pieces awarded to erring players. The hosting pitfit will frustrated their visitors, who will in turn make sure they find the back of the net. Recent meetings between the sides has seen shirts tug, witty both the attackers and defenders being on top of their game.
Below are our best predictions:
🔥 Our main prediction is the over 10 Corner Kicks at 2.10 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.
🔥 Our betting tip will be at least six yellow cards at a coefficient of 2.15 odds from Betway.
🔥 Our final betting tip will be for Ceara to win at least one half- Yes at a coefficient of 2.08 odds from the1xbet bookmaker.
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