Juventude vs Nautico Recife prediction

Juventude – Nautico Recife, Serie B, Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Alfredo Jaconi

Juventude is #3 in the table (61 pts) and Nautico Recife #15 (43 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Juventude is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Nautico Recife has not won any of its last 5 matches. Juventude has kept 22 clean sheets in 34 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Juventude 2, draws 3, Nautico Recife 1.

Juventude

11:30 PM

Nautico Recife

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Juventude enter a pivotal home match in the promotion chase with stronger recent form and an imposing defensive platform at Alfredo Jaconi. Náutico arrive with Jean Carlos back to improve their attacking link play, but their defensive selection remains unsettled after recent muscular issues. The key contest is whether Juventude's replacement centre-back can preserve their controlled build-up while the hosts target Náutico's makeshift central defending. Expect a tight match in which patience, set-pieces and the late phases carry unusual importance.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

The reverse fixture this season ended goalless, and the recent series has generally been tight. Náutico have never won away to Juventude, according to [ge.globo.com](https://ge.globo.com/pe/futebol/times/nautico/noticia/2026/10/22/muriel-e-leo-indio-voltam-a-treinar-no-nautico-mas-nao-tem-retornos-garantidos-contra-o-juventude.ghtml).

Injuries and absences

Marcos Paulo's suspension is a meaningful blow to Juventude because his replacement must replicate his ball progression and defensive timing. Náutico's Muriel and Léo Índio are back in training but not certain starters, leaving their goalkeeper and centre-back choices unresolved.

Form (last 5)

JuventudeLeague position #3 · 61 ptsW D D

Nautico RecifeLeague position #15 · 43 ptsL L D

Juventude vs Nautico Recife stats

	Juventude	Nautico Recife
Played	34	34
Goals scored	41	39
Goals conceded	23	42
Clean sheets	22	9

Last meetings

2026-07-05Nautico Recife 0-0 Juventude
2020-11-29Juventude 1-0 Nautico Recife
2020-08-22Nautico Recife 3-3 Juventude
2019-09-22Nautico Recife 2-1 Juventude
2019-09-15Juventude 2-1 Nautico Recife
2017-10-24Juventude 0-0 Nautico Recife