Avai 2-1 Sport Recife: result and AI prediction

Avai – Sport Recife, Serie B, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio da Ressacada

Avai is #17 in the table (23 pts) and Sport Recife #6 (35 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Sport Recife is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Avai 2, draws 2, Sport Recife 2. Their last meeting, on April 11, 2026, ended Sport Recife 2-2 Avai.

Avai

Final score2 - 1

Sport Recife

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 2-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a pressure match for Avaí, whose home support and need for points should produce an assertive start. Sport Recife arrive in the healthier league position and with a more reliable recent defensive platform, making them well placed to absorb spells of pressure. The contest is likely to hinge on whether Avaí can convert territorial possession into clean chances before Sport Recife find transition opportunities. A tight, physical second half with set-pieces and second balls shaping the result fits the evidence.

Head-to-head analysis

This has been a balanced recent series, with victories for each club and several closely contested meetings. Their latest encounter finished level, reinforcing the expectation of narrow margins rather than a one-sided matchup.

Form (last 5)

AvaiLeague position #17 · 23 ptsL L W

Sport RecifeLeague position #6 · 35 ptsD W W

Avai vs Sport Recife stats

	Avai	Sport Recife
Played	22	22
Goals scored	23	28
Goals conceded	29	20
Clean sheets	6	8

Last meetings

2026-04-11Sport Recife 2-2 Avai
2024-09-08Avai 0-2 Sport Recife
2024-05-19Sport Recife 1-2 Avai
2023-09-29Avai 2-2 Sport Recife
2023-06-07Sport Recife 2-1 Avai
2017-09-10Sport Recife 0-1 Avai