Pernambucano - 1· Season 2025
Match Summary
Sport Recife defeated Santa Cruz 2:0. The match was played in Pernambucano - 1 2025. Goals were scored by Gonçalo Paciência 28′, João Silva 70′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Sport Recife made 5 substitutions, Santa Cruz made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Sport Recife and Santa Cruz — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Sport Recife lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Pepa, while Santa Cruz deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Itamar Schülle.
Defensive Solidity
Sport Recife deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Santa Cruz's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sport Recife field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Santa Cruz's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sport Recife start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 for Santa Cruz averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Pepa
Substitutes
Coach: Itamar Schülle
Rivalry since 2016
Sport Recife vs Santa Cruz Head to Head Results· 13
Sport Recife and Santa Cruz have met 13 times — Sport Recife won 7, Santa Cruz won 2, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sport Recife leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 33 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.54 per match (20 for the home side, 13 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (46%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–3 in 2016.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sport Recife have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Santa Cruz show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026