Match Report
Fortaleza beat Sport Recife 2-1 at home in the Serie B. Before the match, Fortaleza were 5th in the Serie B table with Sport Recife in 8th. In 14 previous meetings (2020–2026), Fortaleza have won 9, Sport Recife 2, with 3 draws. Fortaleza had scored 21 goals this season (1.2 per game), Sport Recife had 21 (1.2 per game). Fortaleza's goals came from Rodrigo Santos (28'), Welliton (90'); Sport Recife scored through Perotti (69'). Match stats: possession 40%-60%, shots 12-16, on target 7-5, corners 2-6. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
This fixture in the Serie B pits Fortaleza against Sport Recife at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.
Fortaleza come in 5th with 31 points, while Sport Recife sit 8th with 26 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2020, the two sides have met 14 times, with 9 wins for Fortaleza, 2 for Sport Recife and 3 draws.
The match finished 2-1, with Fortaleza taking the points.
Goal scorers
Fortaleza: Rodrigo Santos (28'), Welliton (90') · Sport Recife: Perotti (69')
Key stats
Possession: Fortaleza 40% · Sport Recife 60% · Total shots: 12-16 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 2-6