CRB 2-1 Sport Recife: result and AI prediction
CRB – Sport Recife, Serie B, Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 01:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Rei Pelé
CRB is #8 in the table (42 pts) and Sport Recife #9 (41 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: CRB 2, draws 1, Sport Recife 3. Their last meeting, on May 17, 2026, ended Sport Recife 1-2 CRB.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a high-stakes regional meeting between two sides sitting next to each other in the table. CRB return home after a distorted defeat in which an early red card changed the match, and they regain Reverson while replacing suspended Lucas Lovat. Sport arrive with a tougher away attacking profile, so their route is likely to be defensive discipline followed by sharp transitions. CRB’s ability to turn territorial pressure into quality deliveries for Mikael should shape the night.
Head-to-head analysis
The last ten meetings are closely split, with Sport holding a narrow edge in wins and only one draw. CRB won the reverse league fixture earlier this season, while home advantage has often mattered in this regional matchup.
Injuries and absences
Lucas Lovat’s suspension removes CRB’s usual left-back, but Reverson’s return is a like-for-like restoration rather than a major structural loss. The key adjustment is defensive chemistry on that flank after the forced change.
Form (last 5)
CRB vs Sport Recife stats
| CRB | Sport Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 27 | 27 |
| Goals scored | 40 | 36 |
| Goals conceded | 39 | 26 |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 10 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-17Sport Recife 1-2 CRB
- 2025-03-06Sport Recife 2-1 CRB
- 2024-09-15Sport Recife 2-0 CRB
- 2024-09-12CRB 1-1 Sport Recife
- 2023-07-29Sport Recife 2-0 CRB
- 2023-07-05CRB 2-0 Sport Recife

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