Serie B
Ceará vs Ponte Preta
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
Ceará vs Ponte Preta Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ceará vs Ponte Preta carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 08/08 (Saturday) at Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the Ceará vs Ponte Preta prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ceará vs Ponte Preta
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ceará vs Ponte Preta call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ceará the side to beat, with roughly 69% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ceará Preview
Ceará reach this fixture 20 match into their Serie B. Here is where Ceará stand:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost
1.1 points per game
20 scored, at 1 a game
25 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Ceará, season-wide
8 won, 8 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 4 goals
Most assists: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, 3 assists
Recent results — Ceará
26/07/2026 15:00
22/07/2026 18:30
17/07/2026 18:00
13/07/2026 19:30
04/07/2026 19:00
Ponte Preta: how they are travelling
Ponte Preta come in 20 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Associação Atlética Ponte Preta have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 15 lost
0.45 points per game
15 scored, at 0.75 a game
39 conceded, at 1.95 a game
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 16 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Elvis Vieira Araújo, 2 goals
Most assists: Elvis Vieira Araújo, 5 assists
Recent results — Associação Atlética Ponte Preta
28/07/2026 18:30
22/07/2026 18:30
18/07/2026 15:00
08/07/2026 19:00
02/07/2026 20:00
The head-to-head
Over 7 recent meetings between Ceará and Ponte Preta:
Ceará: 2 win(s)
Ponte Preta: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 3
An even record like this keeps the Ceará vs Ponte Preta prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Ceará vs Ponte Preta
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1.1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.79 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.45 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.36 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.54 | 2.13 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Ceará to Win the First Half
Our top pick for Ceará vs Ponte Preta is Ceará to take the lead by halftime.
Half-time bets often provide better odds than the 1x2 market, and with Ceará’s record of fast starts at home, this pick can be rewarding.
👉 Prediction: Ceará to Win
We expect Ceará vs Ponte Preta to end in a win for Ceará.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
Fixture information - Ceará vs Ponte Preta
Match: Ceará vs Ponte Preta
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo
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Stats
The statistics for Ceará vs Ponte Preta that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.61
League: 2.31
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
54%
League: 42%
Cards
5.7
League: 5.25
Corners
10.52
League: 10.39
Home Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1.1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.79 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.16 | 1.53 |
Away Team
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.45 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.55 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.33 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.36 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.81 | 1.54 | 2.13 |
Corners
10.15 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Ponte Preta received +6% more corners than Ceará in the Serie B
10.8 / Match
São Bernardo
(3)
CRB
(7)
América Mineiro
(5)
Athletic Club
(7)
Goiás
(14)
Juventude
(4)
Botafogo SP
(7)(1)
Athletic Club
(6)
Operário PR
(5)
Goiás
(1)
Criciúma
(4)
Fortaleza
(5)
Atlético GO
(4)
Novorizontino
Cards
2.45 / Match
+41% Cards / Match
Ponte Preta received +41% more cards than Ceará in the Serie B
3.45 / Match
São Bernardo
(2)
CRB
(4)
América Mineiro
(3)
Athletic Club
(0)
Goiás
(1)
Juventude
(1)
Botafogo SP
(2)(4)
Athletic Club
(5)
Operário PR
(1)
Goiás
(3)
Criciúma
(3)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Novorizontino
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+33%
Ceará is +33% better in terms of goals scored
0.75 / Match
São Bernardo
(4)
CRB
(0)
América Mineiro
(1)
Athletic Club
(0)
Goiás
(0)
Juventude
(0)
Botafogo SP
(0)(1)
Athletic Club
(2)
Operário PR
(1)
Goiás
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Fortaleza
(0)
Atlético GO
(0)
Novorizontino
Goals Conceded
1.25 / Match
+36%
Ponte Preta condeded +36% more goals than Ceará
1.95 / Match
São Bernardo
(3)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Athletic Club
(0)
Goiás
(2)
Juventude
(2)
Botafogo SP
(1)(1)
Athletic Club
(3)
Operário PR
(2)
Goiás
(2)
Criciúma
(2)
Fortaleza
(2)
Atlético GO
(2)
Novorizontino
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 2 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Operário PR
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Vila Nova
|
20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 6 |
Novorizontino
|
20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Atlético GO
|
20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
20 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 9 |
CRB
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
Athletic Club
|
20 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 27 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Cuiabá
|
20 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Botafogo SP
|
20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 24 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Londrina
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 20 | 1 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 27 | -6 | 20 | 1 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 31 | -17 | 11 | 0.55 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
20 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 39 | -24 | 9 | 0.45 |
Odds
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