Ceara host Sport Recife in Serie B on 5 September. Ceara are 17th in the league with 28 points, currently in a Serie C relegation spot, while Sport Recife are 8th with 38 points.
Ceara have won one and lost two of their last three matches, with a 2-1 home win against Londrina, a 0-2 away loss to Vila Nova, and a 0-1 away loss to Nautico. Sport Recife also have one win and two losses in their last three, beating America Mineiro 3-0 at home, but losing 1-2 away to Novorizontino and 1-2 away to Avai. In 21 head-to-head meetings, Sport Recife have won 10 to Ceara's 5, with 6 draws. Ceara are managed by Paulista Daniel, and Sport Recife by Pozzo Gilmar. Alano Juan recently transferred from Ceara to Sport Recife. Ceara's squad market value is EUR 15.23 million, while Sport Recife's is EUR 27.7 million.
| Metric | Ceara | Sport Recife |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 17 of 20 | 8 of 20 |
| Points | 28 (-7 GD) | 38 (+9 GD) |
| Recent form | 1W 0D 2L | 1W 0D 2L |
| Squad market value | EUR 15.23m | EUR 27.7m |
| Playing for | Relegation - Serie C (First stage) | — |
| Previous meetings (21, 6 draws) | 5 wins | 10 wins |
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