Tournament: Serie B Brazil
Date & Kick-off Time: September 3, 2024, 18:30
In the 24th round of the Brazilian Serie B, Sport Recife will take on Ituano. While Sport Recife is looking to remain in the promotion race, Ituano is fighting to avoid relegation and will be desperate for points in this match.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Sport Recife has lost three consecutive matches.
- Ituano has won three of their last four matches.
- Sport Recife has scored 32% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Ituano has scored 25% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Sport Recife has conceded in each of their last eight matches.
- Sport Recife wins the first half in 35% of their matches, while Ituano wins it in 10%.
Team Analysis: Sport Recife vs Ituano
Sport Recife, also known as "The Lions of the North," have a rich history, including winning both the national championship and the cup. Despite their strong past, they are currently stuck in Serie B and struggling to maintain form as the season progresses. After a promising start, they have recently suffered a series of losses, including defeats to Vila Nova, Coritiba, and Brusque, which has put a dent in their promotion hopes.
Ituano, on the other hand, is fighting for survival in Serie B. Despite being a modest team with a history of bouncing between the third and fourth divisions, they have shown resilience under the guidance of Alberto Valentim. Their recent victories over Chapecoense, Operário, and Goiás demonstrate their determination to avoid relegation. With only one loss in their last four matches, Ituano is showing signs of improvement as the season progresses.
Possible Starting Lineups
Sport Recife (Possible Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Kaíke
- Defenders: De Almeida Santos, Castán, Alisson, Di Plácido
- Midfielders: Lobato, Fabinho, Domínguez, Amaral Barletta de Almeida
- Forwards: Lucas Lima, Coutinho
Ituano (Possible Lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Jefferson
- Defenders: Lazzaroni, Claudinho, Mariano, Marcinho
- Midfielders: Rodrigo, Mikael, José Aldo, Bruno Xavier, Vinícius Paiva
- Forward: Toni Anderson
Head to Head Matches: Sport Recife vs Ituano
In their last four head-to-head encounters, Sport Recife has been dominant, allowing Ituano to take points only once, with the rest ending in wins for Sport Recife.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Sport Recife vs Ituano
Sport Recife is the clear favorite, but their recent form suggests they might struggle to secure all three points. Ituano, in better form and fighting for survival, should be able to take something from this match. Bet on Ituano with a +1 goal handicap (odds – 1.86).
Prediction: Ituano to win with a +1 goal handicap
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