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Athletic x Sport face off on the night of this Thursday (1st) in the 31st round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship. The match will be held at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, in São João del Rei, with kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

The clash pits teams in opposite moments of the competition against each other: Esquadrão de Aço is looking to reach 45 points to all but secure its mathematical survival in Série B and surpass its performance from the previous season. Meanwhile, Leão da Ilha arrives under heavy pressure after defeat in the Pernambuco derby and needs to end an uncomfortable run of five straight away losses to keep its promotion hopes alive.

Where to watch Athletic x Sport

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Athletic Club: Close to Safety and a Nemesis for the Leaders

Athletic Club sits 13th in the table with 42 points (10 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses). The team coached by Alex de Souza is coming off a 2-2 draw against Fortaleza at Castelão, maintaining its unbeaten record against the league leaders.

If they win at home, the São João del-Rei side will reach 45 points, surpass the 44 collected in 2025, and gain breathing room for the final rounds. For this match, Alex will be without center-back Sidimar and forwards Ronaldo Tavares and Zeca, who are sidelined in the medical department.

Probable Lineup

Sport Recife: Pressure to Respond and Away-Game Drought

Sport is going through a delicate moment in the season. In 9th place with 44 points (11 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses), the team suffered a major blow after losing 3-1 to Náutico in the last round, seeing the gap to the promotion zone rise to five points.

Under Mariano Soso, Rubro-Negro needs about a 75% success rate over the remaining eight rounds to fight for the G-6. The challenge grows with the absences: midfielder Diego Hernández has been ruled out with lower back pain, opening space for Patrick de Paula to battle Juan Alano for a starting spot in midfield.

Probable Lineup

Statistics and History of Athletic x Sport

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Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Athletic x Sport

What time is Athletic x Sport?

The match will be played this Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Where can I watch Athletic x Sport live?

The match will be broadcast live and exclusively via streaming on Disney+ (Premium Package).

Where will the match be played?

The clash takes place at Estádio Joaquim Portugal, in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais.

Who has the edge in the head-to-head history?

Athletic Club is unbeaten against Sport Recife, with one win and one draw in the two matches played so far.

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