Predictions & Statistics

Fortaleza EC approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 4 with 21 points from 13 matches. Across the season they have posted 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 defeats, and the 15:14 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on J. B. Miritello (3 goals), Vitinho (3 goals), Luiz Fernando (2 goals), with creative support from Maílton (1 assists), Ruan Carvalho (1 assists), Emanuel Brítez (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.

Sport Recife arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 3 place with 25 points after 14 matches. Their overall return of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 1 losses with goals at 17:9 reflects mixed form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Their attacking weight is carried by Chrystian Barletta (6 goals), Pedro Perotti (6 goals), Augusto (1 goals), with creative support from Chrystian Barletta (3 assists), Felipinho (2 assists), de Pena Carlos (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, their split return of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.