Vila Nova vs Ponte Preta | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 20/08
Brazil - Brazil Serie B
Vila Nova and Ponte Preta face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA) on Thursday, 20/08/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Vila Nova Futebol Clube vs Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, 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 Vila Nova vs Ponte Preta
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
Vila Nova Win
Market: Vila Nova Win · @ 1.38
Confidence
63%
Last updated: 20-08-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Vila Nova to win the 1st half
While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Vila Nova vs Ponte Preta, where we have Vila Nova to win the first half as our best bet.
Vila Nova has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Vila Nova taking an advantage into half-time.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The match between Vila Nova and Ponte Preta has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.
Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.
That's why we're going with BTTS.
Tiger preview
Vila Nova comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.68 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses.
Vila Nova's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.32 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.
The offence system of Vila Nova is led by Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.03.
- 18/10/2026Vila NovaNovorizontinoD2218/10/2026Serie BVila Nova
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Novorizontino2 - 2D - 11/10/2026NáuticoVila NovaW0211/10/2026Serie BNáutico
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Vila Nova0 - 2W - 07/10/2026Vila NovaCuiabáD0007/10/2026Serie BVila Nova
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Cuiabá0 - 0D - 03/10/2026Botafogo-SPVila NovaW0103/10/2026Serie BBotafogo-SP
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Vila Nova0 - 1W - 25/09/2026Vila NovaLondrinaW2025/09/2026Serie BVila Nova
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Londrina2 - 0W
Macaca preview
On the other hand, Ponte Preta comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 24 losses.
Ponte Preta's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.63.
The offence system of Ponte Preta is led by Guilherme Brandão Azevedo as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Elvis Vieira Araújo, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.91 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 57 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.
- 16/10/2026Ponte PretaAtlético-GOD1116/10/2026Serie BPonte Preta
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Atlético-GO1 - 1D - 12/10/2026NovorizontinoPonte PretaL5112/10/2026Serie BNovorizontino
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Ponte Preta5 - 1L - 07/10/2026Ponte PretaJuventudeL0207/10/2026Serie BPonte Preta
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Juventude0 - 2L - 03/10/2026CuiabáPonte PretaL2003/10/2026Serie BCuiabá
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Ponte Preta2 - 0L - 29/09/2026Botafogo-SPPonte PretaL2029/09/2026Serie BBotafogo-SP
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Ponte Preta2 - 0L
Head to head: Vila Nova vs Ponte Preta
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vila Nova
Home
Ponte Preta
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.680.45
- 50%Wins9%
- 55%First to Score32%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.320.73
- Conceded/game1.141.91
- xG1.381.22
- xGA1.281.81
Trends
- 50%Both Score55%
- 23%Clean Sheet9%
- 27%Failed to Score41%
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