Serie B
Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho
Sport Recife vs Fortaleza Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sport Recife vs Fortaleza carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 17/10 (Saturday) at Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the Sport Recife vs Fortaleza prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sport Recife vs Fortaleza call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sport Recife the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sport Recife Preview
Sport Recife reach this fixture 33 match into their Serie B. Here is where Leão da Ilha stand:
In this competition
13 won, 12 drawn, 8 lost
1.55 points per game
45 scored, at 1.36 a game
35 conceded, at 1.06 a game
Leão da Ilha, season-wide
13 won, 14 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pedro Henrique Perotti, 12 goals
Most assists: Chrystian Barletta, 4 assists
Recent results — Sport Recife
11/10/2026 15:10
06/10/2026 18:30
01/10/2026 19:30
26/09/2026 15:30
19/09/2026 15:30
Fortaleza: how they are travelling
Fortaleza come in 33 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Fortaleza have produced:
In this competition
15 won, 12 drawn, 6 lost
1.73 points per game
39 scored, at 1.18 a game
29 conceded, at 0.88 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
20 won, 13 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maílton dos Santos de Sá, 8 goals
Most assists: Lucas Pacheco Affini, 2 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
12/10/2026 15:00
07/10/2026 19:30
02/10/2026 20:35
27/09/2026 17:30
20/09/2026 17:30
The head-to-head favours Fortaleza
Fortaleza have generally come out ahead of Leão da Ilha in their recent meetings.
From 18 match(es):
Fortaleza: 10 win(s)
Sport Recife: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Sport Recife vs Fortaleza prediction.
Form comparison Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.55 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.94 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1 | 1.12 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 69% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 24% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.59 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.39 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.73 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 53% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.06 | 2.53 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.59 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.94 | 0.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 59% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 35% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 12% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.73 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.23 | 1.59 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Sport Recife and Fortaleza have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Fortaleza to Win the First Half
All signs point to Fortaleza being the dominant team in Sport Recife vs Fortaleza. They have been the superior team this season, while Sport Recife has struggled to keep up.
Instead of backing them for the full match, we recommend betting on Fortaleza to win the first half.
Fixture information - Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
Match: Sport Recife vs Fortaleza
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 17/10/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho
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Stats
The statistics for Maior do Nordeste vs Fortaleza that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.16
League: 2.35
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
69%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
38%
League: 43%
Cards
5.88
League: 4.86
Corners
10.12
League: 10.61
Home Team
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.55 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.94 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.75 | 2.12 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 1 | 1.12 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 69% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 24% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.59 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.39 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.73 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 53% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.06 | 2.53 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.59 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.94 | 0.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 59% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 35% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 12% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.73 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.23 | 1.59 |
Corners
11.12 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Sport Recife received +9% more corners than Fortaleza in the Serie B
10.21 / Match
Atlético GO
(3)
São Bernardo
(5)
Athletic Club
(6)
Náutico
(9)
Juventude
(2)
CRB
(3)
Ponte Preta
(7)(6)
CRB
(5)
América Mineiro
(7)
Náutico
(5)
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(3)
Ceará
(4)
Avaí
Cards
2.45 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Fortaleza received +5% more cards than Sport Recife in the Serie B
2.58 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
São Bernardo
(4)
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(1)
Juventude
(2)
CRB
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)(3)
CRB
(2)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Londrina
(2)
Ceará
(0)
Avaí
Goals Scored
1.36 / Match
+15%
Sport Recife is +15% better in terms of goals scored
1.18 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
São Bernardo
(2)
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(1)
Juventude
(2)
CRB
(1)
Ponte Preta
(2)(2)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(2)
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
(1)
Avaí
Goals Conceded
1.06 / Match
+17%
Sport Recife condeded +17% more goals than Fortaleza
0.88 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
São Bernardo
(1)
Athletic Club
(1)
Náutico
(3)
Juventude
(1)
CRB
(2)
Ponte Preta
(0)(2)
CRB
(0)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(2)
Athletic Club
(1)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
(0)
Avaí
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 31 | 15 | 61 | 1.85 |
| 2 |
Novorizontino
|
33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59 | 28 | 31 | 60 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
Juventude
|
33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 39 | 21 | 18 | 60 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 57 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 56 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 53 | 1.61 |
| 7 |
CRB
|
33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 47 | 4 | 52 | 1.58 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 45 | 35 | 10 | 51 | 1.55 |
| 9 |
Operário PR
|
33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 44 | 45 | -1 | 48 | 1.45 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 48 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Cuiabá
|
33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 47 | 1.42 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 46 | 1.39 |
| 13 |
Athletic Club
|
33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 43 | 1.3 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39 | 42 | -3 | 42 | 1.27 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 42 | 1.27 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 38 | -1 | 41 | 1.24 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 33 | 43 | -10 | 36 | 1.09 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 29 | 0.88 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
33 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 54 | -33 | 17 | 0.52 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
33 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 18 | 73 | -55 | 13 | 0.39 |
Odds
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