Vila Nova FC
Football Brazil - Série B Sat 8 Aug 15:00
Sport Club do Recife
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Vila Nova vs Sport Recife Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -143

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Go For Under 2.5 Goals With Confidence

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Vila Nova clash with Sport Recife. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at -143.

Dive into our Vila Nova vs Sport Recife betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Vila Nova vs Sport Recife Preview

Vila Nova square off against Sport Recife, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 8 August.

Vila Nova have enjoyed five straight home wins. Their most recent game was a 2-0 road defeat against CRB.

Sport Recife drew their previous game which was at home. The action ended 1-1 against Cuiabá.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Sport and Vila Nova drew 1-1 in the last head-to-head, with the former hosting. It has been four Sport victories, one Vila Nova win and four draws in the previous 9 meetings between these teams.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Vila Nova logo Vila Nova 27 14 5 8 39 30 9 39:30 47
9 Sport Recife logo Sport Recife 27 10 11 6 36 26 10 36:26 41
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Main Match Prediction

After careful consideration, the betting odds of -143 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither side can set the stage alight and this Série B wager looks to be a sound one.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Vila Nova games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Vila Nova games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sport games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sport games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sport games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 games between these teams.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Série B team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There’s the chance to bet on the Result & Total Goals market if you’re looking for larger odds. With this wager, you are able to combine Under 2.5 with the team you think will win.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vila Nova Vila Nova logo 1 - 0 Sport Recife logo Sport Recife

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Vila Nova winning 1-0. Odds of +525 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruno Xavier Over 0.5 Shots On Target +135 BetMGM logo

Bruno Xavier (Vila Nova) can be backed at +135 to register one or more shots on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Bruno Xavier Player Prop Odds

Guilherme Dellatorre To Score +240 BetMGM logo

Guilherme Dellatorre (Vila Nova) can be wagered to be among the goals at +240. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Guilherme Dellatorre Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -143
Full-Time Result Vila Nova +120
Shots On Target Bruno Xavier Over 0.5 +135

If you want to follow our bet builder, try no more than two goals, Vila Nova to win and Bruno Xavier (Vila Nova) to record a minimum of one shot on target.

A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.

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Vila Nova vs Sport Recife 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.

Vila Nova Trading at Shorter Odds Than Sport

Vila Nova are available at +123 to come away with a triumph in this Série B clash, meaning a 45% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Sport Recife, you can get +230 for the underdog.

There are different ways to bet on Vila Nova winning and that includes the -114 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Sport, you get half stakes refunded.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -127.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Série B matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Pedro Henrique Perotti Heads First Goalscorer Market

There’s the chance to back Pedro Henrique Perotti at +450 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Pedro Henrique Perotti (Sport Recife)
First
+450
Anytime
+180
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Guilherme Dellatorre (Vila Nova)
First
+575
Anytime
+240
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Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)
First
+750
Anytime
+300
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Janderson Santos de Souza (Vila Nova)
First
+800
Anytime
+340
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Player Shots On Target
Pedro Henrique Perotti (Sport Recife)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
-
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Guilherme Dellatorre (Vila Nova)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
-
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Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)
Over 0.5
-141
Under 0.5
-
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Janderson Santos de Souza (Vila Nova)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-
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Team Stats
Vila Nova logo Vila Nova League Stats
Sport Recife logo Sport Recife League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 2 defeats and 7 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
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Vila Nova vs Sport Recife Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Vila Nova vs Sport team news before wagering. We’ll deliver the confirmed Série B lineups and the latest injury reports.

Previous Vila Nova Lineups

27 Jul Série B
CRB 2-0 Vila Nova
21 Jul Série B
Vila Nova 2-1 Fortaleza
18 Jul Série B
Criciúma 2-0 Vila Nova
10 Jul Série B
Juventude 1-0 Vila Nova
06 Jul Série B
Vila Nova 2-1 Sao Bernardo
26 Jun Série B
Novorizontino 2-1 Vila Nova

Previous Sport Recife Lineups

27 Jul Série B
Sport Recife 1-1 Cuiabá
22 Jul Série B
Goiás 1-1 Sport Recife
18 Jul Série B
Sport Recife 2-2 Operário
10 Jul Série B
Sport Recife 3-3 Botafogo SP
04 Jul Série B
Criciúma 1-0 Sport Recife
28 Jun Série B
Fortaleza 2-1 Sport Recife
Team Squads

Vila Nova Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Guto Ferreira

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Helton Leite 1 G 19 1706 19 0 0 0 0 0
Janderson 99 F 19 1537 19 0 5 4 3 0
Joao Vieira 7 M 17 1421 16 2 2 1 4 0
Higor 6 D 18 1388 15 4 0 1 3 0
Marquinhos 10 M 17 1381 16 1 2 5 0 0

Sport Recife Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gilmar Dal Pozzo

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Thiago Couto 26 G 20 1776 20 0 0 0 0 0
Felipinho 60 D 19 1705 19 0 1 2 4 0
Pedro Perotti 9 F 19 1630 18 1 9 0 2 0
Chrystian Barletta 30 M 17 1491 17 0 8 4 6 0
Biel Fonseca 6 M 19 1442 18 2 1 3 2 0
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Serie B Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Novorizontino 28 14 8 6 48:25 50
2 Juventude 28 14 8 6 30:17 50
3 Fortaleza 28 13 9 6 31:23 48
4 Vila Nova 27 14 5 8 39:30 47
5 Criciúma 28 13 8 7 28:25 47
6 Atlético GO 28 12 10 6 36:26 46
7 Operário 27 12 7 8 36:33 43
8 CRB 27 12 6 9 40:39 42
9 Sport Recife 27 10 11 6 36:26 41
10 Athletic Club 28 10 10 8 33:30 40
11 Cuiabá 28 9 13 6 27:22 40
12 Náutico 27 10 7 10 32:30 37
13 Goiás 27 10 6 11 25:33 36
14 Sao Bernardo 27 9 8 10 37:31 35
15 Ceará 28 8 8 12 29:36 32
16 Botafogo SP 27 8 7 12 30:32 31
17 Avaí 27 8 5 14 28:35 29
18 Londrina 27 6 7 14 32:39 25
19 América 27 4 5 18 21:46 17
20 Ponte Preta 27 2 4 21 16:56 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vila Nova 13 10 2 1 28:11 32
2 Juventude 15 9 4 2 19:6 31
3 Fortaleza 14 9 4 1 22:11 31
4 Atlético GO 15 8 4 3 24:13 28
5 Criciúma 14 8 4 2 15:8 28
6 Novorizontino 14 8 3 3 23:14 27
7 Sport Recife 14 6 7 1 24:14 25
8 Operário 14 7 4 3 20:16 25
9 Náutico 13 7 2 4 13:9 23
10 Cuiabá 14 5 7 2 14:9 22
11 Athletic Club 14 6 4 4 17:13 22
12 Goiás 13 7 1 5 12:14 22
13 CRB 13 6 3 4 23:16 21
14 Ceará 14 6 3 5 17:16 21
15 Botafogo SP 13 5 3 5 22:18 18
16 Avaí 13 5 3 5 14:13 18
17 Londrina 13 3 5 5 16:16 14
18 Sao Bernardo 14 2 6 6 15:17 12
19 América 13 3 3 7 12:18 12
20 Ponte Preta 14 1 4 9 9:23 7

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