Cruzeiro vs Sport Recife - Serie A
Fixture Preview - 16 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Cruzeiro prepares to host Sport Recife at the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, both teams will be looking to secure crucial points in their Serie A campaign. Cruzeiro enters the match with a mixed bag of results, having recorded two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five outings. Their home advantage could play a significant role, especially considering their recent head-to-head record against Sport Recife, where they have won five of the last ten encounters. On the other hand, Sport Recife has struggled for consistency, managing just two wins in their last five matches and drawing three. Their defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed by Cruzeiro's attacking prowess, which has seen them score in four of their last five games. The potential for both teams to find the net is high, given that four of their last ten meetings ended with both teams scoring. This match promises to be competitive, and the outcome may hinge on which side can better capitalise on their chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| 3 |  Cruzeiro | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 38 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | Sport Recife | 0–4 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| October 9, 2022 | Sport Recife | 3–1 | Cruzeiro | Serie B |
| June 29, 2022 | Cruzeiro | 2–1 | Sport Recife | Serie B |
| September 8, 2018 | Sport Recife | 0–0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| May 13, 2018 | Cruzeiro | 2–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| August 20, 2017 | Cruzeiro | 2–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| May 21, 2017 | Sport Recife | 1–1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| November 16, 2016 | Sport Recife | 0–1 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| July 24, 2016 | Cruzeiro | 1–2 | Sport Recife | Serie A |
| November 15, 2015 | Cruzeiro | 3–0 | Sport Recife | Serie A |