Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife prediction & analysis
81%
Footrivo pick
Fortaleza EC or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Fortaleza EC to win @ 1.95 – our chance 56% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultFortaleza EC to win ✓56% · @1.95
Double chanceFortaleza EC or draw ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.10
Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife preview and prediction
The match
Sport Recife travel to face Fortaleza EC in the Copa Do Nordeste on Thursday 30 April (01:30 WAT).
Form guide
Fortaleza EC's last 5: WWDLD Most recently they beat CRB 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Sport Recife's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Novorizontino 1–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sport Recife arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.6 for Fortaleza EC and 0.8 for Sport Recife. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Fortaleza EC 56%, draw 25%, Sport Recife 19%.
Safer route: Fortaleza EC or draw (81%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.91.
Value angle: Fortaleza EC to win at 1.95 – 56% on our numbers against 51% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Fortaleza EC or draw – a 81% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Fortaleza EC 1–0 Sport Recife. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Fortaleza EC56%fair 1.78 · @1.95
Draw25%fair 4.04 · @3.10
Sport Recife19%fair 5.21 · @3.70
2.44Expected goals
1.61Fortaleza EC xG
0.83Sport Recife xG
55%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–112%
2–011%
2–19%
0–09%
0–17%
From our goals model: Fortaleza EC 1.6 – 0.8 Sport Recife expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Fortaleza EC to win✓
56%
1.78
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Fortaleza EC or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.91 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Fortaleza EC / FT Fortaleza EC✗
34%
2.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.10
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Form
Fortaleza EC – last 6
WWDLDW
23 Apr
vs CRB
2–1
W
20 Apr
vs Criciuma
3–2
W
16 Apr
@ America-RN
1–1
D
9 Apr
@ Ceara
0–2
L
31 Mar
vs Cuiaba
0–0
D
28 Mar
vs Imperatriz
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sport Recife – last 6
WWWWDW
26 Apr
vs Novorizontino
1–0
W
16 Apr
vs Maranhão
5–0
W
9 Apr
vs Retrô
3–0
W
5 Apr
@ Londrina
2–1
W
1 Apr
vs Vila Nova
1–1
D
29 Mar
@ ABC
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Fortaleza EC and Sport Recife.
What is the prediction for Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife?
Our pick is Fortaleza EC or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife?
On our numbers Fortaleza EC have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sport Recife 19%.
How many goals will there be in Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife?
Our predicted score is Fortaleza EC 1–0 Sport Recife, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife?
Fortaleza EC vs Sport Recife (Copa Do Nordeste) kicks off on Thursday 30 April 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.