Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Betiball's prediction for Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE preview before placing your bet.

Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 15:30

Sport Club do Recife
2 - 1
Finished
Santa Cruz PE
90+3' event Yellow card
90+2' event Goal
78' event Ze Roberto Assuncao
45+11' event Jose Gabriel dos Santos Silva
38' event Yago Felipe da Costa Rocha
36' event Gustavo Coutinho
event 84' Yellow card
event 75' Rokenedy
event 61' Diego de Souza Quirino
event 40' Eurico Nicolau de Lima Neto
90+3' event Yellow card
event 84' Yellow card
90+2' event Goal
event 75' Rokenedy
78' event Ze Roberto Assuncao
event 61' Diego de Souza Quirino
45+11' event Jose Gabriel dos Santos Silva
event 40' Eurico Nicolau de Lima Neto
38' event Yago Felipe da Costa Rocha
36' event Gustavo Coutinho
Sport Club do Recife Sport Club do Recife Santa Cruz PE Santa Cruz PE
13Shots7
5Shots on Goal3
13Corner Kick3
4Yellow card3
8Shots off goal4
92Attacks74
65Dangerous attacks31
5Corner Kicks(HT)2
Commentary
90+3' Yellow card - Sport Club do Recife receive a yellow card
90+2' Goal! Goal - Sport Club do Recife
84' Yellow card - Santa Cruz PE receive a yellow card
78' Ze Roberto Assuncao - Sport Club do Recife receive a yellow card
75' Rokenedy - Santa Cruz PE receive a yellow card
61' Diego de Souza Quirino - Santa Cruz PE receive a yellow card
45+11' Jose Gabriel dos Santos Silva - Sport Club do Recife receive a yellow card
40' Goal! Eurico Nicolau de Lima Neto - Santa Cruz PE
38' Yago Felipe da Costa Rocha - Sport Club do Recife receive a yellow card
36' Goal! Gustavo Coutinho - Sport Club do Recife

How We Build the Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sport Club do Recife vs Santa Cruz PE Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sport Club do Recife's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Santa Cruz PE's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sport Club do Recife and Santa Cruz PE sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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