Avai FC desperately need points on Tuesday, Aug 18 at 5:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Avai FC come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Sport Recife, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Avai FC and Sport Recife have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Sport Recife's quality should tell even on the road. Avai FC will push, but the visitors have too much class. Sport Recife to win.