Serie B
Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga
Vila Nova vs Sport Recife Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Vila Nova vs Sport Recife carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 08/08 (Saturday) at Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Vila Nova vs Sport Recife prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Vila Nova vs Sport Recife call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Vila Nova the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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.
Vila Nova Preview
Vila Nova reach this fixture 20 match into their Serie B. Here is where Tigrão stand:
In this competition
10 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost
1.7 points per game
27 scored, at 1.35 a game
24 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Tigrão, season-wide
10 won, 7 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Janderson Santos de Souza, 5 goals
Most assists: Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento, 5 assists
Recent results — Vila Nova
27/07/2026 18:30
21/07/2026 20:35
18/07/2026 15:00
10/07/2026 18:00
06/07/2026 18:00
Sport Recife: how they are travelling
Sport Recife come in 20 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Leão da Ilha have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 11 drawn, 3 lost
1.45 points per game
25 scored, at 1.25 a game
19 conceded, at 0.95 a game
Leão da Ilha, season-wide
6 won, 13 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pedro Henrique Perotti, 9 goals
Most assists: Luiz Gabriel de Oliveira Fonseca, 3 assists
Recent results — Leão da Ilha
27/07/2026 18:30
22/07/2026 19:30
18/07/2026 15:00
10/07/2026 19:00
04/07/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Sport Recife
Sport Recife have generally come out ahead of Tigrão in their recent meetings.
From 9 match(es):
Sport Recife: 4 win(s)
Vila Nova: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Vila Nova vs Sport Recife prediction.
Form comparison Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 78% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 3.11 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 2 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.11 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 78% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.54 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.17 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Home |
D
D
D
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.73 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.55 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.18 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 73% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 27% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.39 | 1.46 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Vila Nova to Win
Backing Vila Nova to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Sport Recife, Vila Nova is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
After analyzing Vila Nova vs Sport Recife, we expect a high-scoring match, making over 2.5 goals the best betting option. This means the match needs at least three goals for the bet to win.
Both teams have been in strong form, so this match has all the ingredients for a high-scoring result.
Fixture information - Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
Match: Vila Nova vs Sport Recife
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga
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Stats
The statistics for Time do Povo vs Maior do Nordeste that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.34
League: 2.31
Both Teams to Score
61%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 42%
Cards
5.22
League: 5.25
Corners
9.33
League: 10.39
Home Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.56 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 78% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 3.11 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 2 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.11 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 78% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.54 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.17 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Sport Recife
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Home |
D
D
D
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
W
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.73 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.55 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1.18 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 73% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 27% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 44% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.39 | 1.46 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Sport Recife received +9% more corners than Vila Nova in the Serie B
10.4 / Match
CRB
(5)
Fortaleza
(4)
Criciúma
(2)
Juventude
(2)
São Bernardo
(6)
Novorizontino
(4)
Náutico
(2)(8)
Cuiabá
(2)
Goiás
(7)
Operário PR
(7)
Botafogo SP
(4)
Criciúma
(6)
Fortaleza
(6)
Atlético GO
Cards
3 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
Vila Nova received +7% more cards than Sport Recife in the Serie B
2.8 / Match
CRB
(2)
Fortaleza
(1)
Criciúma
(3)
Juventude
(1)
São Bernardo
(0)
Novorizontino
(3)
Náutico
(2)(1)
Cuiabá
(0)
Goiás
(6)
Operário PR
(2)
Botafogo SP
(3)
Criciúma
(2)
Fortaleza
(2)
Atlético GO
Goals Scored
1.35 / Match
+8%
Vila Nova is +8% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
CRB
(0)
Fortaleza
(2)
Criciúma
(0)
Juventude
(0)
São Bernardo
(2)
Novorizontino
(1)
Náutico
(4)(1)
Cuiabá
(1)
Goiás
(2)
Operário PR
(3)
Botafogo SP
(0)
Criciúma
(1)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+21%
Vila Nova condeded +21% more goals than Sport Recife
0.95 / Match
CRB
(2)
Fortaleza
(1)
Criciúma
(2)
Juventude
(1)
São Bernardo
(1)
Novorizontino
(2)
Náutico
(3)(1)
Cuiabá
(1)
Goiás
(2)
Operário PR
(3)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Criciúma
(2)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 2 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Operário PR
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Vila Nova
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Novorizontino
|
20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Atlético GO
|
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
20 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 9 |
CRB
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Athletic Club
|
20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 27 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Cuiabá
|
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Botafogo SP
|
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 24 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Londrina
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 20 | 1 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 31 | -17 | 11 | 0.55 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
20 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 39 | -24 | 9 | 0.45 |
Odds
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