Sport Recife vs Criciuma: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 24 October the Serie B brings Sport Recife against Criciuma at Ilha do Retiro. Kick-off: 01:00 WAT. In the table, Sport Recife are 9th, upper half, on 55 points after 37 matches; Criciuma are 4th (among the top four) with 62.
Current form
Sport Recife, last 5: LDWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Fortaleza EC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Criciuma, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over São Bernardo, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (4 Jul 2026) it ended Criciuma 1–0 Sport Recife.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sport Recife 0.9 xG, Criciuma 1.2 xG – a total near 2.1. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 64%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sport Recife 32%, draw 23%, Criciuma 45%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sport Recife 1–1 Criciuma. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sport Recife32%fair 3.16 · @2.90
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.10
Criciuma45%fair 2.21 · @2.30
2.13Expected goals
0.93Sport Recife xG
1.20Criciuma xG
54%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–113%
0–012%
1–011%
0–29%
1–28%
From our goals model: Sport Recife 0.9 – 1.2 Criciuma expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sport Recife vs Criciuma?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Sport Recife vs Criciuma?
On our numbers Sport Recife have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Criciuma 45%.
How many goals will there be in Sport Recife vs Criciuma?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sport Recife vs Criciuma?
Our predicted score is Sport Recife 1–1 Criciuma, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Sport Recife vs Criciuma?
Sport Recife vs Criciuma (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 24 October 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Ilha do Retiro.
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.
