Avaí vs Sport Recife: match statistics
Avaí vs Sport Recife: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Avaí played against Sport Recife in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on August 19, 2026. Venue: Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Avaí has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sport Recife has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Avaí scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.32. Sport Recife scores 1.27 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Avaí's games and 59% of Sport Recife's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 36%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 40% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sport Recife has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.22 per game. Avaí takes 11.6 shots per game, while Sport Recife takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Avaí leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Sport Recife leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Avaí's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Sport Recife, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.26 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 40% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sport Recife sit 7th, while Avaí are only 18th, but the profile of this match points to a closely contested encounter. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches, although four of those ended in draws, and they share the points in 40% of their away fixtures. Avaí have conceded just 4 goals in their last five appearances and keep a clean sheet in 45% of their home matches; away from home, Sport Recife concede only 0.60 goals per game and keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches. The hosts create slightly better chances at home, with an average xG of 1.42 compared with Sport’s 1.18, yet they score only 1.09 goals per game, while the visitors average 0.90. With both defenses looking solid and neither side particularly efficient in front of goal, a draw appears to be the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for a BTTS - No scenario is Sport Recife’s away defensive record, conceding an average of just 0.60 goals and keeping a clean sheet in 50% of matches. Avaí score 1.58 goals per home game, but in their last five outings they have managed only 1.0 goal per match, with an xG of 1.30. Sport Recife average just 0.90 goals away from home and fail to score in 40% of matches, while their shot conversion rate is only 8%, compared with Avaí’s 11%. Although Sport Recife’s last five matches produced BTTS - Yes in 80% of cases, their full-season BTTS rate is only 40%, clearly below the league average of 48%. Avaí do have a 75% BTTS rate for the season, but their recent matches have been far more closed, with both teams scoring in only 40% of cases. Therefore, it is more likely that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sport Recife’s away profile clearly limits the number of goals: the team concedes just 0.60 goals per match on average and keeps a clean sheet in 50% of its games. Avaí scores 1.58 goals at home, but its average output has dropped to 1.0 over the last five matches, while conceding just 0.8 goals. Overall, matches involving both teams have finished with under 3.5 goals in 75% of Avaí’s games and as many as 90% of Sport Recife’s, compared with the league average of 2.29 goals. Recent form also points to a moderate scoreline: Avaí has a 5:4 goal difference across its last five matches, while Sport stands at 7:5. The projected total of 1.95 goals gives a clear edge to the Under 3.5 goals bet, as at least four goals are required for it to lose.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at both half-time and full-time, as Avaí have drawn 58% of their matches, while Sport Recife have drawn 40%. First halves are usually very cautious: Avaí score and concede an average of 0.5 goals in them, while Sport average 0.4 goals, with half-time draws occurring in 58% and 40% of matches, respectively. In addition, both teams frequently keep a clean sheet before the break—Avaí in 58% of cases and Sport in 60%—which limits the likelihood of an early breakthrough. Sport are on a strong five-match unbeaten run, but as many as 60% of those games ended in draws, while Avaí have shown better attacking output at home, with an average xG of 1.57 compared with their opponents’ 1.18, increasing the likelihood of an equaliser even if the visitors score first.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Avaí | Sport Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sport Recife is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Avaí · 1.8 pts / game - Sport Recife
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sport Recife is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - Avaí · 1.27 goals / game - Sport Recife
Sport Recife is 45% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Avaí · 0.91 goals / game - Sport Recife
Avaí scores in 68% of games (15 of 22 meczów), while Sport Recife keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
Sport Recife scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Avaí keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Avaí
Over / Under - Sport Recife
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sport Recife is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Avaí · 1.32 pts / game - Sport Recife
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Avaí - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sport Recife - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Avaí
Sport Recife
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Avaí | Liga | Sport Recife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.36 | 2.26 | • 2.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 40% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 65% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 73% | • 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Avaí's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sport Recife. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Avaí vs Sport Recife?
The Serie B match finished Avaí 2:1 Sport Recife. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Avaí vs Sport Recife?
Avaí score 1.05 goals per game on average and Sport Recife 1.27. The Serie B average is 2.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 40% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Avaí's matches and 59% of Sport Recife's.
What form are Avaí and Sport Recife in?
Over the last 5 games Avaí have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sport Recife 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Avaí vs Sport Recife?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.