Ponte Preta and Criciúma face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli on Thursday, 09/07/2026, at 00:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Associação Atlética Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Esporte Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Ponte Preta vs Criciúma
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Correct Score: 1 - 1
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Ponte Preta comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 20 losses.
Ponte Preta's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.63 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.54.
The offence system of Ponte Preta is led by William de Oliveira Pottker as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Diego Barbosa Tavares, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.77.
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On the other hand, Criciúma comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.88 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.
Criciúma's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.34.
The offence system of Criciúma is led by Nicolás Godinho Johann as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rómulo Otero, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.69 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 0.9.
Head to head: Ponte Preta vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.25 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Conceded | 1.94 | 1.63 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 38% | 63% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 38% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.34 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 1.65 | 2.18 |
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 63% | 38% |
| Goals | 1.81 | 1.75 | 1.88 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.69 | 0.5 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 88% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.74 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 |
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