Sport Club do Recife vs Santos FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brazilian Serie A 2025

Recife gear up to host the Sao Paulo outfit.

The Brazil Serie A fixture takes us to the Ilha do Retiro Stadium in Recife, where the home team Sport are set to lock horns against Santos FC.

Bottom-placed Sport are on the verge of relegation as they have failed to register even a solitary win in their first 14 games. They have drawn four matches and suffered defeats in 10 games. Their Copo do Nordeste hopes were demolished after Ceará defeated them on penalties.

The next few games are set to be do-or-die clashes for the home team if they wish to extend their stay at the Brazilian top flight. They are coming after a defeat to Botafogo and settling for a 2-2 draw against Vitoria in the previous game.

Santos FC gained promotion last season after an extraordinary campaign in Serie B. But the recently promoted side are facing complications in adjusting to the pace, high intensity and competitiveness of the Brazilian top flight.

Historically, one of the most popular sides in Brazil, Santos FC, are going through a catastrophic spell. They are placed 17th currently and will be eyeing a win in the next game to propel themselves out of the relegation zone.

Kick-off:

• Location: Recife, Brazil
• Stadium: Ilha do Retiro Stadium
• Date: Sunday, July 27
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 AM IST (Friday, July 26; 21:30 GMT/ 17:30 ET/ 14:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sport: D-L-L-L-L

Santos FC: L-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Christian Rivera (Sport)

The 29-year-old Colombian midfielder from Cali has plied his trade with Deportivo Cali and Tijuana before making his move to Recife to join Sport. His vast experience playing in the Liga MX makes him an invaluable asset. At a time when Sport are going through difficult times, Rivera will be keen to contribute and help his side clinch a win in the next game.

O volante colombiano Christian Rivera vai usar a camisa de número 14 no Leão!A expectativa agora é pela regularização do atleta no BID. pic.twitter.com/NDQFziLLeS

— Fillipi Torres (@FillipiTorres) February 19, 2025

Benjamin Rollheiser (Santos FC)

The 25-year-old Argentine winger from Coronel Suarez is a product of the esteemed River Plate Academy. He has even competed in the Portuguese top flight with SL Benfica before making a switch to South America to join Santos in 2025. His primary responsibility will be to create enough chances in the attacking front to help his team get back on winning ways.

Rollheiser 🏃🏽‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/mCdwSRwG4R

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) May 7, 2025

Match Facts

• Sport have won none of their last five games.
• Santos FC have only won two of their last five fixtures.
• They are coming after a defeat to Internacional

Sport vs Santos FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos FC to win
• Neymar to score
• Sport 0-1 Santos

Injury and Team News

Sport will miss the presence of Denis and Hereda

Santos FC have no injury concerns in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 36

Sport won: 11

Santos FC won: 14

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

Sport predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Caique (GK); MA, Thyere, Ramon, Aquino; Rivera, ZL; Barletta, Lima, Lacerda; Ramirez

Santos FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brazao (GK); Escobar, Basso, Peres, Souza; Rafael, Schmidt; Rollheiser, Neymar, Guiherme; DW

Match Prediction

Both relegation-prone teams will compete to get out of the danger zone. As things stand, Santos FC appear to be a relatively stronger side and we expect them to clinch a slender win.

Prediction: Sport 0-1 Santos

Telecast Details

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UK: Onefootball app & website

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