Vitória vs Sport Recife Prediction: A clash of direct opponents

Vitória vs Sport Recife: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 24, 2025

Vitória and Sport Recife will play a vital match in the relegation battle. Vitória climbed to 15th place after beating Bragantino in the last round. Sport, on the other hand, lost again and remains at the bottom of the table, still without a win.

Vitória: Form and statistics

We had mentioned in Vitória's last prediction that the point gained away to Botafogo could be a turning point in the season for the Salvador team. It's still too early to confirm this, but in the previous round, Vitória won 1-0 at home against third-placed Bragantino and left he relegation zone. The Baianos entered the pitch determined and opened the scoring after just 9 minutes. Following a corner kick, the Bragantino defense failed to clear the ball, and Renato Kayzer scored with a powerful volley into the top corner. Fábio Carille's team defended well again, just like they had done against Internacional and Botafogo, and gave little space to Bragantino's forwards. The Lion suffered but won deservedly. Vitória finally ended a long winless streak.

Vitória: Lineup

Willian Oliveira is back after serving a ban, but now it's Osvaldo's turn to be suspended.

🔖Vitória starting lineup (4-3-3)

Lucas Arcanjo – Cáceres, Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos, Maykon Jesus – Baralhas, Matheuzinho, Ronald – Fabri, Lucas Braga, Kayzer

⛔️Out: Neris, Jamerson (injured), Osvaldo (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Fábio Carille

Sport Recife: Form and statistics

Sport came close to grabbing a draw at home to champion Botafogo but conceded a last-minute goal. In the first half, the game was even with a few chances for both sides. Davide Ancelotti made some changes at half-time, and Botafogo improved in the second half. The Cariocas became more dangerous, while Sport struggled. The Pernambucanos fought until the end, but it wasn't enough. Cuiabano scored in the 91st minute, and the game ended shortly after with another Sport defeat. After 15 rounds, Sport Recife's situation is dire. It will take something special to save the club from dropping to the Série B. The Lion of the North has just 3 points and is 11 points behind Vasco da Gama, the first team out of the relegation zone.

Sport Recife: Lineup

Goalkeeper Gabriel can’t play because he is on loan from Vitória. Caíque França will take his place.

🔖Sport Recife starting lineup (4-3-3)

Caíque França – Matheus Alexandre, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Cariús – Zé Lucas, Rivera, Lucas Lima – Barletta, Derick Lacerda, Ignacio Ramírez 

⛔️Out: Pablo, Hereda (injured), Gabriel (contract)

👤Head Coach: Daniel Paulista

Vitória vs Sport Recife: Head-to-head statistics

Vitória and Sport Recife have met 50 times, and the head-to-head is in favour of the Baianos. Vitória has won 20 games, while Sport has won 16. The matches have ended in draws 14 times. This season, Vitória beat Sport 1-0 at home in the Copa Nordeste.

Vitória vs Sport Recife: Betting tips & Odds

• Sport Recife has conceded first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Vitória will be the first team to score for 1.73 at Bet365;
• Sport Recife has lost all of its last six away league games. You can bet on Vitória winning for 2.07 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 9 times in Vitória's last 10 matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.46 at 1xBet.

Vitória vs Sport Recife match prediction 24 July 2025

It's a game between two teams aiming to escape relegation, so an intense match is expected right up until the last minute. Vitória beat Bragantino at home in the previous round and ended a run of nine games without a win, six of them in the league. The Baianos have climbed out of the relegation zone and are breathing a little easier. On the other hand, Sport Recife continues its calvary, occupying last place with just three points from three draws. The Pernambucanos have yet to win in the Brasileirão, and every game is not only a struggle against their opponents but also within themselves. Only when they really believe in victory will it be possible to succeed. Vitória isn't a super team, so who knows if Sport will win this time around. However, it's not easy to bet on Sport until there are signs of improvement. I'll bet on the home team winning.

Our match prediction: Vitória to win for 2.07 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.61 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-0 for 5.50 at Bet365.