Pernambucano - 1· Season 2025
Match Summary
Sport Recife defeated Santa Cruz 1:0. The match was played in Pernambucano - 1 2025. Goals were scored by F. Domínguez 67′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Santa Cruz made 4 substitutions, Sport Recife made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Santa Cruz and Sport Recife — 1 goal and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Santa Cruz lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Itamar Schülle, while Sport Recife deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Pepa.
Defensive Solidity
Santa Cruz deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Sport Recife'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
Santa Cruz field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Sport Recife's 3 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
Santa Cruz start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Sport Recife 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: Itamar Schülle
Substitutes
Coach: Pepa
Rivalry since 2016
Santa Cruz vs Sport Recife Head to Head Results· 13
Santa Cruz and Sport Recife have met 13 times — Santa Cruz won 2, Sport Recife won 7, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sport Recife leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 34 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.62 per match (13 for the home side, 21 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, Santa Cruz have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Sport Recife show 3 wins, 1 draw 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