Ceará and Ponte Preta face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Ceará's home ground, the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Arena Castelão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ceará Sporting Club and Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ceará vs Ponte Preta
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Ceará preview
Ceará heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 20 matches, Ceará Sporting Club secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Vovô's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Ceará has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 62 goals, of which 20 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Vinicius Goes Barbosa de Souza, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Ceará has conceded 25 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.25 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.98 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ponte Preta preview
Ponte Preta comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 0.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 23 losses.
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 0.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.63.
Macaca's offensive system is led by William de Oliveira Pottker, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elvis Vieira Araújo. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 39 goals with an average of 1.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.
Head to head: Ceará vs Ponte Preta
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D L |
1 |
| Home | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 40% | 10% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.79 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 9% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.36 | 3.11 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.78 |
| Conceded | 1.95 | 1.64 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 64% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 18% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 27% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 36% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.36 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.54 | 2.13 |
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