Fortaleza and Ponte Preta face each other on Friday 07.03.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Fortaleza's home ground, the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Fortaleza Esporte Clube 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 Fortaleza vs Ponte Preta
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Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 15 matches, Fortaleza Esporte Clube secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Leão do Pici's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Fortaleza has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Lucas Pacheco Affini has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Fortaleza has conceded 16 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.07 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.83 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ponte Preta preview
Ponte Preta comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 0.53 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 19 losses.
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta's attack has been highly effective, scoring 14 goals during this period. Of that total, 10 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.56.
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, Diego Barbosa Tavares. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.93 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.76 per match.
Head to head: Fortaleza vs Ponte Preta
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | D W L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 71% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 3.14 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 1.14 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 57% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 29% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 29% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 57% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.73 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.11 | 1.79 |
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.25 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.93 | 1.63 | 2.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 50% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 38% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 38% | 14% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.34 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.92 | 1.65 | 2.22 |
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