Prediction Sport Recife vs Ceará Season 2025 – Betting Tips for Copa do Nordeste on July 10, 2025

As the Copa do Nordeste heads into its thrilling quarter-finals, all eyes will be on the clash between Sport Recife and Ceará at the iconic Estádio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho in Recife. With a capacity of 32,500, fans are ready to create an electrifying atmosphere as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.

Recent Form: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not?

Sport Recife enters this encounter on the back of some disappointing results, with their last five matches producing just one draw and four losses. They have struggled to find the back of the net efficiently, culminating in a mere seven goals scored throughout the season. Defense has also been a concern, as evidenced by their recent 0-4 defeat against Cruzeiro. While they are playing on home soil and will have the backing of their fans, they will need to elevate their game significantly to overcome a resilient foes.

Contrastingly, Ceará has shown glimpses of form, particularly evident in their recent victory over Sampaio Corrêa, where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. This win coupled with a formidable record of having defeated Sport Recife just a few weeks back— 2-0 in the last head-to-head encounter—certainly provides them with a psychological advantage. Overall, Ceará seems to be picking up steam, which could spell trouble for a distressed Sport Recife side.

Statistics Breakdown

Analyzing both teams statistically reveals even more of a narrative. Sport Recife’s home performances show that they have managed to score a total of 7 goals in the league while conceding only 4. On the other hand, Ceará has netted 5 goals while allowing in 5. The current odds further tilt in favor of the home side, with Sport Recife sitting at 2.15 for a win, giving them a probability of 46.51%, compared to Ceará’s 3.00 odds and 33.33% win probability.

However, it's worth noting that Ceará has proven to be a tougher opponent, especially on their travels. They have demonstrated consistency through their offensive game, currently averaging 15.14 total shots per game.

Betting Tip: Resourceful Players Shine

With the stakes this high, every player will need to step up. For a betting suggestion, consider placing a wager on the Over 2.5 goals market. Given Sport Recife's struggles to contain opponents and Ceará's recent scoring prowess, an exciting match with plenty of action seems plausible. With both teams looking for a shot at glory in the quarter-finals, an exhilarating clash filled with goals is certainly on the cards!