Sport Recife lineup vs Criciuma

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Sport Recife's expected lineup vs Criciuma, Sat 24 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Couto (9); Ajul (9), Benevenuto (8), Raí (5), Claudinho (4), Edson (4); Barletta (9), Oliveira (7), Alano (5); Hernández (6), Perotti (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Fortaleza EC match on 17 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERLuciano returns from a loan at Cianorte30 Sep · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERRoberto leaves for Mirassol10 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERAndrade joins on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv10 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERMartins goes out on loan to Brusque10 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERPessoa signs from Chapecoense10 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERSilva leaves for FC Orenburg9 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSobral signs from Cuiaba7 Sep · Free agent
  • TRANSFERRai signs from Sheriff Tiraspol6 Sep · Transfer

Sport Recife predicted lineup vs Criciuma

MOST USED XI

Sport Recife's expected lineup at home to Criciuma in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Couto in goal, a back five of Ajul, Benevenuto, Raí, Claudinho and Edson, and Hernández and Perotti further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 9 of the last 9 matches.
  • Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Sport Recife, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.

The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.

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Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 9 of last 9
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Most Common Sport Recife Starting XI

Based on 9 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Sport Recife transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 8
  • LLucianofrom CianorteLoan returnSEP '26
  • AAndradefrom Maccabi Tel AvivLoanSEP '26
  • PPessoafrom ChapecoenseTransferSEP '26
  • SSobralfrom CuiabaFree agentSEP '26
  • RRaifrom Sheriff TiraspolTransferSEP '26
  • BBarakafrom Águia de MarabáFree agentAUG '26
  • DPde Paulafrom BotafogoFree agentAUG '26
  • AAlanofrom CearaTransferAUG '26
OUT · 4
  • RRobertoto MirassolTransferSEP '26
  • MMartinsto BrusqueLoanSEP '26
  • SSilvato FC OrenburgFree agentSEP '26
  • FFelipeto ChapecoenseTransferAUG '26
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Sport Recife

What is Sport Recife's expected lineup?
Sport Recife's expected lineup at home to Criciuma in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 9 official matches: Couto in goal, a back five of Ajul, Benevenuto, Raí, Claudinho and Edson, and Hernández and Perotti further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Couto, Ajul, Benevenuto, Raí, Claudinho, Edson, Barletta, Oliveira, Alano, Hernández, Perotti.
Who started Sport Recife's last match?
Sport Recife's starting XI on 16 Oct 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (4-2-3-1): Thiago Couto, Claudinho, Habraão, Marcelo Ajul, Raí, Biel, Chrystian Barletta, Willian Oliveira, D. Hernández, Patrick de Paula, Perotti.
What was Sport Recife's last result?
Sport Recife lost to Fortaleza EC 0–2 on 16 Oct 2026.
When did Sport Recife last win?
Sport Recife last won on 6 Oct 2026, beating São Bernardo 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Sport Recife?
Chrystian Barletta has taken the most penalties for Sport Recife this season, scoring 7 of 7.
Who has made the most starts for Sport Recife this season?
Thiago Couto leads with 9 starts for Sport Recife across all competitions this season.
What formation does Sport Recife use most often?
Sport Recife have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Sport Recife goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Thiago Couto has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Sport Recife this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Sport Recife defender has started the most this season?
Marcelo Ajul has made the most starts as defender for Sport Recife this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Sport Recife midfielder has started the most this season?
Chrystian Barletta has made the most starts as midfielder for Sport Recife this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Sport Recife forward has started the most this season?
Pedro Perotti has made the most starts as forward for Sport Recife this season, starting 6 matches.
Squad · 41 players

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Sport Recife past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2021Brasileirão Série A19th38
2020Brasileirão Série A15th42
2018Brasileirão Série A17th42
2017Brasileirão Série A15th45
2016Brasileirão Série A14th47
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