Extratips: Sport Recife vs Ceará – Full Match Preview, Stats, and Predictions

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Sport Recife lock horns with Ceará at Ilha do Retiro on October 15 for another dramatic Serie A Betano showdown. Sport Recife, ranked 20th with low points, battle for survival, while 12th placed Ceará arrive with sights on climbing higher. The odds favor a tight contest: Home win at 2.35, Draw at 3.00, and Away win at 3.30. Both teams struggle with injuries—Recife miss Hereda and Sérgio Oliveira, Ceará go without Fernandinho, Lucca, and Luiz Otavio.

In the last five direct encounters, results split: 1-1 draw, Ceará win 2-0, Recife win 2-1, Ceará win 1-0, 2-2 draw. Recife's last five home games: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses. Ceará's away streak: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Recife show spirit at home but leak goals; Ceará’s defense is inconsistent but strong in midfield.

Key storylines: Will Recife’s desperate fight spark an upset? Can Ceará’s attackers exploit Recife’s shaky defense? Or will tired legs make goals rare? Both sides have everything to play for—the survival battle and midfield glory.

Let’s dive into the top predictions for the match below!