Predictions & Statistics

From their first 11 matches, Novorizontino have collected 17 points and now occupy 9 place in the table. The record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 2 defeats, together with a 14:11 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Robson (3 goals), Carlao (2 goals), Romulo (2 goals), with creative support from Romulo (4 assists), Juninho (3 assists), Robson (1 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Nautico Recife approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 5 on 19 points after 11 outings. The return of 6 wins, 1 draws, and 4 defeats, together with goals at 16:11, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Vinícius (5 goals), Dodo (2 goals), Junior Todinho (2 goals), with creative support from Vinícius (2 assists), Wenderson (2 assists), Yuri (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, they have managed 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.