Serie B
Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 - 22:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Moisés Lucarelli
Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza is part of the Serie B schedule for Saturday (24/10).
The fixture is staged at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, 22:30 (UK time).
Below is our Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Fortaleza Win
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Fortaleza the side to beat, with roughly 7% 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.
Ponte Preta Preview
Ponte Preta reach this fixture 34 match into their Serie B. Here is where Associação Atlética Ponte Preta stand:
In this competition
3 won, 5 drawn, 26 lost
0.41 points per game
19 scored, at 0.56 a game
74 conceded, at 2.18 a game
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, season-wide
4 won, 5 drawn, 27 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: William de Oliveira Pottker, 4 goals
Most assists: Elvis Vieira Araújo, 5 assists
Recent results — Ponte Preta
16/10/2026 18:30
12/10/2026 18:00
06/10/2026 20:35
03/10/2026 16:00
29/09/2026 18:30
Fortaleza: how they are travelling
Fortaleza come in 34 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Fortaleza have produced:
In this competition
16 won, 12 drawn, 6 lost
1.76 points per game
41 scored, at 1.21 a game
29 conceded, at 0.85 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
21 won, 13 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maílton dos Santos de Sá, 8 goals
Most assists: Maílton dos Santos de Sá, 3 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
16/10/2026 19:30
12/10/2026 15:00
07/10/2026 19:30
02/10/2026 20:35
27/09/2026 17:30
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 3 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Ponte Preta: 1 win(s)
Fortaleza: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.41 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
L
|
0.65 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 9% | 12% | 6% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.18 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.47 |
| Conceded | 2.18 | 1.53 | 2.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 53% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 18% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 53% | 35% | 71% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.28 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.71 | 2.21 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
D
|
1.76 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 53% | 41% |
| Goals | 2.06 | 2.53 | 1.59 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.59 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.94 | 0.76 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 59% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 35% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 12% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.73 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.23 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 4 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Fortaleza to Win the 1st Half
We see strong value in backing Fortaleza to take a first-half lead in this matchup. They often start matches strong and are expected to do the same against Ponte Preta.
The half-time odds present better betting value than the full-time result, making this an even more attractive bet.
Fixture information - Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza
Match: Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 24/10/2026
Kick-off: 22:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Moisés Lucarelli
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Stats
The statistics for Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.89
League: 2.33
Both Teams to Score
41%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
62%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
27%
League: 43%
Cards
6.83
League: 4.88
Corners
9.53
League: 10.69
Home Team
Ponte Preta
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.41 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
L
|
0.65 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 9% | 12% | 6% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.18 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.47 |
| Conceded | 2.18 | 1.53 | 2.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 53% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 18% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 53% | 35% | 71% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.28 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.71 | 2.21 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
D
|
1.76 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 53% | 41% |
| Goals | 2.06 | 2.53 | 1.59 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.59 | 0.82 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.94 | 0.76 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 59% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 35% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 12% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.73 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.23 | 1.6 |
Corners
10.65 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Ponte Preta received +3% more corners than Fortaleza in the Serie B
10.32 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
Novorizontino
(3)
Juventude
(4)
Cuiabá
(0)
Botafogo SP
(2)
CRB
(3)
Londrina
(0)(3)
Sport Recife
(6)
CRB
(5)
América Mineiro
(7)
Náutico
(5)
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(3)
Ceará
Cards
3.26 / Match
+24% Cards / Match
Ponte Preta received +24% more cards than Fortaleza in the Serie B
2.62 / Match
Atlético GO
(3)
Novorizontino
(4)
Juventude
(4)
Cuiabá
(3)
Botafogo SP
(2)
CRB
(5)
Londrina
(1)(3)
Sport Recife
(3)
CRB
(2)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Londrina
(2)
Ceará
Goals Scored
0.56 / Match
+116%
Fortaleza is +116% better in terms of goals scored
1.21 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
Novorizontino
(1)
Juventude
(0)
Cuiabá
(0)
Botafogo SP
(0)
CRB
(1)
Londrina
(0)(2)
Sport Recife
(2)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(2)
Athletic Club
(2)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
Goals Conceded
2.18 / Match
+61%
Ponte Preta condeded +61% more goals than Fortaleza
0.85 / Match
Atlético GO
(1)
Novorizontino
(5)
Juventude
(2)
Cuiabá
(2)
Botafogo SP
(2)
CRB
(0)
Londrina
(6)(0)
Sport Recife
(2)
CRB
(0)
América Mineiro
(1)
Náutico
(2)
Athletic Club
(1)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 33 | 15 | 62 | 1.82 |
| 2 |
Novorizontino
|
34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 61 | 1.79 |
| 3 |
Juventude
|
34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 61 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 60 | 1.76 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 59 | 1.74 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 42 | 32 | 10 | 54 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
CRB
|
34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 51 | 48 | 3 | 52 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 45 | 37 | 8 | 51 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Goiás
|
34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 49 | 1.44 |
| 10 |
Operário PR
|
34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 48 | 1.41 |
| 11 |
Cuiabá
|
33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 47 | 1.42 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 46 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Athletic Club
|
34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 39 | 1 | 44 | 1.29 |
| 14 |
Botafogo SP
|
34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 44 | 1.29 |
| 15 |
Náutico
|
34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 39 | 42 | -3 | 43 | 1.26 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 42 | -5 | 43 | 1.26 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 33 | 43 | -10 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 29 | 0.88 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
34 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 22 | 54 | -32 | 20 | 0.59 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
34 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 74 | -55 | 14 | 0.41 |
Odds
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