Sport Recife vs São Paulo - Serie A
Fixture Preview - 16 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Sport Recife will host São Paulo at the Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho in a Serie A clash that promises to be intriguing. Both teams have shown mixed form recently, with Sport Recife managing two wins and three draws in their last five matches, while São Paulo has struggled, recording three draws, one win, and one loss. Historically, São Paulo has had the upper hand in their last ten encounters, winning five times, which could give them a psychological edge going into this match. One key angle to consider is the potential for goals, as both teams have demonstrated defensive vulnerabilities. Sport Recife has scored in their last five matches, while São Paulo's recent form suggests they may find it difficult to keep a clean sheet. With odds of 2.15 for both teams to score and 2.6 for over 2.5 goals, betting on a high-scoring affair could be a viable option. The home advantage for Sport Recife could play a crucial role, but São Paulo's historical dominance makes this a tightly contested matchup.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Bahia | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 |  Botafogo | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 |  Mirassol | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 |  São Paulo | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 |  Fluminense | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| 9 |  Bragantino | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 10 |  Ceará | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 11 |  Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 |  Internacional | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| 13 |  Grêmio | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 |
| 14 |  Corinthians | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| 15 |  Santos | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 16 |  Vasco da Gama | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 17 |  Vitória | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 19 |
| 18 |  Juventude | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
| 19 |  Fortaleza | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
| 20 |  Sport Recife | 18 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Sport Recife | 2–2 | São Paulo | Serie A |
| March 29, 2025 | São Paulo | 0–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| June 1, 2023 | São Paulo | 1–3 | Sport Recife | Copa do Brasil |
| May 17, 2023 | Sport Recife | 0–2 | São Paulo | Copa do Brasil |
| November 28, 2021 | São Paulo | 2–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| August 22, 2021 | Sport Recife | 0–1 | São Paulo | Serie A |
| December 6, 2020 | São Paulo | 1–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| August 23, 2020 | Sport Recife | 0–1 | São Paulo | Serie A |
| November 26, 2018 | São Paulo | 0–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| August 12, 2018 | Sport Recife | 1–3 | São Paulo | Serie A |