Novorizontino 2-1 Sport Recife: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Novorizontino host a close promotion rival with the stronger home defensive platform and better current momentum. Sport arrive difficult to beat and with the recent head-to-head edge, including victory in the reverse fixture, so they have a clear blueprint for making the contest uncomfortable. Expect a compact first phase in which Novorizontino try to establish field position while Sport look for transition breaks and set-pieces. The decisive detail is likely to be whether the hosts can turn sustained possession into clean chances before Sport settle into their defensive block.

Head-to-head analysis

Sport have the stronger recent series, with four wins in seven meetings, and they won the reverse league fixture earlier this season. However, two of the previous three matches in Novo Horizonte ended without a Novorizontino defeat, underlining how much the venue changes the balance.

Form (last 5)

Novorizontino vs Sport Recife stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-25Sport Recife 1-0 Novorizontino
• 2024-10-11Novorizontino 1-3 Sport Recife
• 2024-06-25Sport Recife 1-2 Novorizontino
• 2023-08-05Sport Recife 1-0 Novorizontino
• 2023-04-30Novorizontino 0-0 Sport Recife
• 2022-08-30Sport Recife 1-0 Novorizontino

Other Serie B matches

• Goias – São Bernardo
• Nautico Recife – Athletic Club
• Botafogo SP – Cuiaba
• America Mineiro – Ponte Preta
• Avai – Atletico Goianiense
• CRB – Criciuma
• Vila Nova – Ceara
• Fortaleza EC – Operario-PR