Her recovery is 'unlikely'. = It is 'unlikely' that she will recover. = She is 'unlikely' to recover.
In the 'unlikely event that' I win the lottery, I will pay off the mortgage.
It is 'unlikely' that the company will survive more than another year.
(..) you're never gonna be my dad. I think I can live with that. Are these beds made out of bombs? Yes, but they are very old and highly unlikely to blow up. But try not to toss and turn. Cool. - Will you read us a bedtime story? - No. But we can't go to sleep (..)2010 Despicable Me