Sport Recife have won their last 3 matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Sport Recife in all competitions. Cuiaba have failed to win their last 5 matches (Brasileirão).
Cafu misses out here after an accumulation of yellow cards. Rafael misses out due to a thigh issue. Chico is likely to start in his place.
Cuiaba couldn't find a way past Tiago Volpi in the Sao Paolo goal on Monday evening and had to settle for a point. They haven't won in their last five matches and will be eager to change that here. Cuiaba currently sit 11th place and four points above the drop zone. Sport Recife are on a roll at the moment. They have won their last three matches as they attempt to steer their way out of the relegation zone. Gustavo Florentin's men enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Corinthians last time out and they'll be hoping for more of the same here. Victory for Sport could see them move out of the bottom four. 1:1
This fixture is one of great importance to both teams as it has the potential to dictate how they will spend the final run-in of the season. However, even though they are currently in the relegation zone, the visitors head into this one with brighter form and great attacking quality, and that momentum could see them earn a crucial three points.
Sport Recife have won their last 3 matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Sport Recife in all competitions. Cuiaba have failed to win their last 5 matches (Brasileirão).
Cafu misses out here after an accumulation of yellow cards. Rafael misses out due to a thigh issue. Chico is likely to start in his place.
Cuiaba couldn't find a way past Tiago Volpi in the Sao Paolo goal on Monday evening and had to settle for a point. They haven't won in their last five matches and will be eager to change that here. Cuiaba currently sit 11th place and four points above the drop zone. Sport Recife are on a roll at the moment. They have won their last three matches as they attempt to steer their way out of the relegation zone. Gustavo Florentin's men enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Corinthians last time out and they'll be hoping for more of the same here. Victory for Sport could see them move out of the bottom four. 1:1