Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
23:30 WAT, Thursday 8 October: Nautico Recife v Novorizontino in the Serie B, played at Estadio dos Aflitos. In the table, Nautico Recife are 15th, lower half, on 46 points after 37 matches; Novorizontino are 1st (leading the league) with 70. There are 24 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Nautico Recife, last 5: DWLDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Fortaleza EC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Novorizontino, last 5: WDLDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Goias, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Novorizontino, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Nautico Recife.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Jun 2026) it ended Novorizontino 2–2 Nautico Recife.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nautico Recife 1.1 xG, Novorizontino 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nautico Recife 31%, draw 23%, Novorizontino 46%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.73). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nautico Recife 1–1 Novorizontino. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nautico Recife31%fair 3.18 · @3.10
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.20
Novorizontino46%fair 2.19 · @2.20
2.52Expected goals
1.11Nautico Recife xG
1.41Novorizontino xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
0–28%
From our goals model: Nautico Recife 1.1 – 1.4 Novorizontino expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino?
On our numbers Nautico Recife have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Novorizontino 46%.
How many goals will there be in Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino?
Our predicted score is Nautico Recife 1–1 Novorizontino, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino?
Nautico Recife vs Novorizontino (Serie B) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 23:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio dos Aflitos.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.