Sport Recife vs São Paulo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Sport Recife vs São Paulo

Sport Recife host São Paulo in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

São Paulo have the potential to land a win when they go up against Sport Recife. On this basis, we will side with the Full-Time Result odds of +160 and this price can be taken confidently.

Sport Recife won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was away from home against Grêmio. Daniel Paulista's team had 42% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Matheusinho netting the winner early in the second half.

São Paulo have won five consecutive games, recently recording a 2-0 home triumph against Vitória. Tricolor Paulista boasted 57% possession and had four shots on goal, while Damian Bobadilla and Sabino found the net.

Four days ago, São Paulo played out a 0-0 draw when facing Atlético Nacional away in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

São Paulo boast an unbeaten record in the past seven matches against Sport, with the last encounter being a 0-0 draw. The past 7 H2H meetings have featured five São Paulo wins and two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	São Paulo	10	6	2	2	15	7	8	15:7	20

Sport have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. The Lions have averaged 46.6% possession and 5.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Romarinho is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Matheusinho, Derik Lacerda and Chrystian Barletta each have 1. Leo Pereira and Matheusinho have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece.

São Paulo have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 8.6 attempts and 1.4 goals. Hernan Crespo's team average 50.3% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 7.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Luciano Neves has top scored with 4, while Damian Bobadilla, Robert Arboleda and Andre are next on 2. Nahuel Ferraresi and Luciano Neves are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sport Recife confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel (GK), Matheus Alexandre, Igor Carius, Christian Rivera, Rafael Thyere, Ramon Menezes, Ze Lucas, Lucas Lima, Derik Lacerda, Matheusinho, Leo Pereira.

São Paulo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Young (GK), Maik Gomes, Patryck, Luan Santos, Alan Franco, Sabino, Rodriguinho, Pablo Maia, Juan Dinenno, Gonzalo Tapia, Ferreira.

Sport Recife vs São Paulo Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sport Recife vs São Paulo tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

São Paulo are available at +160 to land a win and we think this price looks far too big. We’re anticipating that the visitors will claim a Série A victory and some nice dividends can be landed.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Série A team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Sport Recife vs São Paulo league stats:

• São Paulo have won 5 consecutive games.
• Sport have lost 10 of their last 17 games.
• Sport have lost 5 of their last 7 games against São Paulo.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 38.5% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 45-50% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are several options to side with São Paulo in addition to the match winner market. One option is to wager them to be leading at the interval and final whistle, along with the Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sport Recife 0 - 1 São Paulo

A 1-0 win in favor of São Paulo is available at odds of +575. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derik Lacerda Over 0.5 Shots On Target -130

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife) can be wagered at -130 to record one or more shots on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Derik Lacerda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-100

Shots

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

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Cédric Soares To Score +1150

Cédric Soares (São Paulo) is available at +1150 to be among the goals. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Cédric Soares Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+1150

First

+2200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-714

Shots

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

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Sport Recife vs São Paulo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +143 for Sport Recife to triumph in this Série A clash, with São Paulo trading at a price of +210 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +205.

There are various ways to back Sport and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -102 currently available that they beat São Paulo and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -172.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Série A matches. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+205

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

-106

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-294

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+107

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-102

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-233

Over 2.5

+175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-172

Those interested in Chrystian Barletta to find the net anytime are able to get +320. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +575.

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

First

+320

Anytime

+575

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

First

+335

Anytime

+600

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

First

+380

Anytime

+650

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

First

+400

Anytime

+700

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

First

+480

Anytime

+900

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Cédric Soares (São Paulo)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Marcos Antônio Silva Santos (São Paulo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Pablo Maia (São Paulo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+155

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+130

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-100

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-103

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-109

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-128

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-143

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-149

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-303

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-476

Marcos Antônio Silva Santos (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-667

Cédric Soares (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-714

Pablo Maia (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Luciano da Rocha (São Paulo)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Derik Lacerda (Sport Recife)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

André Oliveira Silva (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Gonzalo Tapia (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Aldemir Ferreira (São Paulo)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Ignacio Ramirez (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Felipe Teixeira (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Atencio (Sport Recife)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Almeida Mendonca "Rodriguinho" (São Paulo)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Cédric Soares (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Marcos Antônio Silva Santos (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

Pablo Maia (São Paulo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Sport Recife vs São Paulo Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Sport vs São Paulo, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.

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