Bahia vs Sport Recife: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Wed, 03 Dec '25)

The upcoming match in the Brasileirão Betano is set to take place at the Arena Fonte Nova in Brazil on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Bahia and Sport Recife have a balanced head-to-head record in their last three encounters, with both teams having secured a victory each, along with one match ending in a draw. The most recent contest between these two teams occurred on August 2, 2025, concluding in a stalemate.

Examining their recent form, Bahia enters this match following a 1-0 triumph over Vasco da Gama. In contrast, Sport Recife suffered a 1-3 defeat at the hands of Vitória. On the league table, Bahia holds a strong 6th position, while Sport Recife lags in 20th place.

Player performance is crucial for both teams. Sport Recife should focus on containing W. José, who is Bahia's leading goal scorer this season with 11 goals. Conversely, Bahia needs to be wary of L. Lima's playmaking ability, as he boasts six assists this season for Sport Recife.

Bahia's top players include Erick Pulga with a rating of 7.22, Marcos Felipe at 7.21, and Luciano Juba at 7.19. For Sport Recife, Lucas Lima shines with a rating of 7.32, followed by Gabriel Vasconcelos at 7.15, and Caíque França at 7.08.

This season, Bahia maintains an average possession percentage of 55.26%, while Sport Recife averages 46.66% possession. Regarding corners, Bahia averages 4.71 corners per match, and Sport Recife averages 5.91.

Discipline is another facet to consider, as Bahia has accumulated 77 yellow cards, 6 red cards, and conceded 4 penalty goals. Sport Recife has similar disciplinary stats, with 89 yellow cards, 6 red cards, and conceding 4 penalty goals.

Based on these statistics, Bahia appears to have a slight edge over Sport Recife, particularly due to their superior league standing and recent victory momentum. Current form and streaks indicate that Bahia is more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter.