Vila Nova vs Sport Recife Prediction
Brazil · Regular Season - 21
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Vila Nova vs Sport Recife: result, form and history
Sport Recife beat Vila Nova 1-0 in the Serie B on 8 Aug 2026. That went against recent form: Vila Nova had won 2 of their previous five, compared with none for Sport Recife.
Meetings between them tend to be tight, with just 1.1 goals a game across 7 matches. Vila Nova tend to win more corners, 6.1 a game to 3.3 for Sport Recife.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Vila Nova
Vila Nova Starting XI
Sport Recife Starting XI
Vila Nova Substitutes
Sport Recife Substitutes
Match Stats
Vila NovaSport Recife Team Comparison
Vila NovaSport RecifeAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Vila Nova- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0.6 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Sport Recife- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.8 vs 0.4 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 7 meetings, all competitions
Vila Nova1Wins · 14%3Wins · 43%Previous meetings
02/04/2026Sport RecifeVila Nova17/08/2024Vila NovaSport Recife27/04/2024Sport RecifeVila Nova03/08/2023Vila NovaSport Recife18/06/2023Sport RecifeVila Nova06/11/2022Vila NovaSport Recife19/07/2022Sport RecifeVila NovaRecent Form
Vila Nova
CRBVila NovaVila Nova
Fortaleza EC
CriciumaVila Nova
JuventudeVila NovaVila Nova
São Bernardo
NovorizontinoVila NovaVila Nova
Nautico Recife
CuiabaVila NovaVila Nova
Botafogo SP
LondrinaVila NovaSport RecifeSport RecifeCuiaba
GoiasSport RecifeSport Recife
Operario-PRSport RecifeBotafogo SPCriciumaSport RecifeFortaleza ECSport RecifeSport Recife
Atletico GoianienseSão BernardoSport RecifeSport Recife
Athletic ClubSport RecifeNautico RecifeReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.12 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.15).
Cards come from 34 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 66:32 | +34 | 70 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Juventude | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 49:26 | +23 | 68 | WDWDD |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 53:38 | +15 | 66 | WDLDW |
| 4 | Criciuma | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 38:31 | +7 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 44:33 | +11 | 62 | LDDWD |
| 6 | CRB | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 57:51 | +6 | 58 | WLWLD |
| 7 | Goias | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 39:41 | -2 | 58 | WWWDW |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 45:35 | +10 | 58 | WDLDD |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 50:42 | +8 | 55 | LDWLD |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 49:50 | -1 | 54 | WLWLL |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 52:42 | +10 | 52 | LWWLD |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 45:39 | +6 | 51 | WDWWW |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 34:32 | +2 | 47 | LLLLL |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 44:44 | 0 | 47 | LWLDD |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 41:51 | -10 | 46 | LLWLD |
| 16 |  Ceara | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 38:47 | -9 | 43 | LLLDL |
| 17 |  Avai | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 35:47 | -12 | 40 | WLLDW |
| 18 | Londrina | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 47:59 | -12 | 35 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  America Mineiro | 37 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 27:55 | -28 | 29 | WWWWL |
| 20 |  Ponte Preta | 37 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 21:79 | -58 | 15 | LLDDL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 37 | 66:32 | 70 |
| 2 | Juventude | 37 | 49:26 | 68 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 37 | 53:38 | 66 |
| 4 | Criciuma | 37 | 38:31 | 62 |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 37 | 44:33 | 62 |
| 6 | CRB | 37 | 57:51 | 58 |
| 7 | Goias | 37 | 39:41 | 58 |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 37 | 45:35 | 58 |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 37 | 50:42 | 55 |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 37 | 49:50 | 54 |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 37 | 52:42 | 52 |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 37 | 45:39 | 51 |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 37 | 34:32 | 47 |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 37 | 44:44 | 47 |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 38 | 41:51 | 46 |
| 16 | Ceara | 37 | 38:47 | 43 |
| 17 | Avai | 37 | 35:47 | 40 |
| 18 | Londrina | 38 | 47:59 | 35 |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 37 | 27:55 | 29 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 37 | 21:79 | 15 |
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About the Vila Nova vs Sport Recife forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Vila Nova and Sport Recife in the Serie B table
In the Serie B table, Vila Nova are 3rd and Sport Recife 9th, 11 points apart. League goal record so far: Vila Nova 53-38, Sport Recife 50-42. The full standings are on the Serie B Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
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