Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro
Stadium: Ilha do Retiro
11.05.2025, 22:00
Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on May 11, 2025
Sport Recife is at the bottom of the table and hosts Cruzeiro in a crucial game for the Pernambucans. The board of Sport Recife terminated Pepa's contract and hired another Portuguese coach to escape the tricky situation. António Oliveira is the new boss whose mission is to save the Lion of the North from relegation. Cruzeiro beat Flamengo in the last round, and Gabriel Barbosa was the man of the match.
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After seven games without a win and great pressure from the fans, Pepa had to leave the club. Although Sport had been in last place since the start of the league, the board did everything it could to keep the coach, but a last-minute defeat to Fluminense sealed Pepa's fate. Sport failed at decisive moments once again, making it impossible to win games. The Pernambucanos were leading at the Maracanã with a goal from Pablo, but once again allowed their opponents to turn the result around. The team's problem is mainly psychological because Sport Recife has a good squad. António Oliveira will have to give his team confidence, which is essential for success. Sport only has two points, but it has time to turn things around.
Sport Recife: Lineup
Lucas Lima is suspended after picking up his third yellow card. Sérgio Oliveira is set to return from injury.
🔖Sport Recife starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Caíque – Hereda, João Silva, Chico, Cariús – Zé Lucas, Rivera – Atencio, Sérgio Oliveira, Barletta – Pablo
⛔️Out: Zé Roberto, Rafael Thyere, Paciência (injured), Lucas Lima (suspended)
👤Head Coach: António Oliveira
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Cruzeiro: Form and statistics
The Fox beat Flamengo, something the club hadn't done for seven years. Cruzeiro has improved in recent games and has climbed to fourth place in the table. At the Mineirão, Leonardo Jardim's men started the game strongly and were already ahead after 15 minutes with a goal from Kaio Jorge, a striker who is in great form. The Cariocas evened things up after conceding and scored in the 44th minute through Arrascaeta with a beautiful curved shot from outside the area. Flamengo had most of the possession in the second half, but Cruzeiro was always more dangerous and objective. In the last minute, when it looked like the game would end in a draw, Léo Pereira brought down Eduardo in the box, and the referee awarded Cruzeiro a penalty. Gabriel Barbosa had entered a few minutes earlier but shot poorly and allowed goalkeeper Rossi to save, but the ball fell to the striker, who made it 2-1 for the Miners. Gabigol didn't celebrate the goal against his former club, but at the end of the game, the striker couldn't contain his joy and celebrated the victory wildly. In midweek, Cruzeiro drew 1-1 with Mushuc Runa in Ecuador and said goodbye to the Copa Sudamericana. Leonardo Jardim wasn't worried and said the club had to focus on the league to reach the Copa Libertadores, where the best teams compete.
Cruzeiro: Lineup
Lucas Romero received his third yellow card against Flamengo and will have to serve a one-match ban. Walace should take Romero's place.
🔖Cruzeiro starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Cássio – Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki – Lucas Silva, Walace – Christian, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson – Kaio Jorge
⛔️Out: Japa, João Marcelo, Matheus Henrique (injured), Lucas Romero (suspended)
👤Head Coach: Leonardo Jardim
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Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro: Head-to-head statistics
The teams have met 41 times, and Cruzeiro holds the advantage. The Miners have won 21 games and lost 10. However, in the last match between the two sides, Sport won 3-1 at home.
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Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro: Betting tips & Odds
- The TU 2.5 bet has won in six of Cruzeiro's last eight away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.53 at Betway;
- Sport Recife hasn't won in the league yet. You can bet on a Double Chance for Cruzeiro (X2) for 1.53 at Betway;
- Cruzeiro was the first team to score in three of its last four games. You can place this bet for 2.25 at Bet365.
Sport Recife vs Cruzeiro match prediction 11 May 2025
Anything can happen in this game, as neither team appears to be the favorite. Cruzeiro is in fourth place but has yet to win on the road. On the other hand, Sport Recife occupies the last place in the standings without a single win in the competition. Sport has a new coach, and that could motivate the players. Given these factors, I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Sport Recife with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.
Our match prediction: 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.72 at Betway.
Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.10 at Bet365.
Our final prediction for this match: Correct Score 1-1 for 5.5 at 1xBet.
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