The season has been a struggle for Ponte Preta so far, and that also applies to Brasil de Pelotas. These hardened teams would trade their mothers for some vital points here.
- Ponte Preta have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Brasil de Pelotas have the fewest scored goals (15) in Serie B
Ponte have less rest than Brasil de Pelotas in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Serie B game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Operário PR.
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Brasil de Pelotas, who are travelling more than 1400 kilometers to play this game.
Ponte Preta form and stats
6-4-2 (win-draw-lost) are the Serie B numbers at home for Ponte Preta so far this season.
It's back home for Ponte Preta, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Operário PR away with the result 2-1. André Luiz and Rodrigão found the net in that victory. Ivan loved the game against Operário PR. With a stunning eight saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 2-1 victory. The goalie Ivan was named most valuable player of the team in that game, scoring 7.82 out of ten. Ivan stopped the opponent with eight saves.
Before that, Ponte drew at home versus Guarani.The manager G. Kleina will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to CSA in only three days.
A decent goal production from Ponte in their home games so far, with 18 goals from 12 league matches. From these home matches, Ponte have conceded only 11 goals.
Brasil de Pelotas form and stats
There's been little loot from Brasil de Pelotas's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 13 away games in the Serie B. Brasil de Pelotas only have 0 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 5 draws. The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Brasil de Pelotas, who have now gone 13 games without a victory. The Vitoria game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since.
Brasil de Pelotas might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. CRB proved too strong as Brasil de Pelotas slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at Estádio Bento da Silva Freitas. Defender Ícaro was the best team player with a rating of 7.41. Ícaro hit one key pass and won 9 of 14 duels.
Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Goias's place.A quick return to home after this game, as Pelotas are hosting Brusque in the Serie B only three days away.
The attacking power of Brasil de Pelotas when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 13 league matches away. As opposed to that, Pelotas have seen the ball go into their own net 16 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
The squads have met each other before in this season, with the final score Brasil de Pelotas - Ponte 1-1 logged in the official records. Data for the prior seven meetings between these two contenders are: two wins for Ponte, three draws and two wins for Brasil de Pelotas. Over 2,5 goals: one time; under 2,5 goals: six games.Top Goalscorers
  M. Vieira da Veiga 5 goals | J. Nascimento Brito 4 goals | R. Gomes dos Santos 4 goals |
Ponte Preta missing players
Brasil de Pelotas missing players
| Ponte Preta | Brasil de Pelotas | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 13 | 25 |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 10 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| 24 | 18 | 9 | Scored | S | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| 27 | 11 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 16 | 28 |
| 84% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 85% | 84% |
| 64% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 62% | 60% |
| 36% | 58% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 31% | 28% |
| 8% | 17% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 8% | 17% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 48% | 58% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 54% | 52% |
| 20% | 33% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 15% | 20% |
| 48% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 46% | 44% |
| 5.2 | 5.5 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| 4.9 | 4.6 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.8 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 11.3 | 13.1 | 14 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.5 | 8.4 | 10.1 |
| 3.3 | 4.1 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| 29% | 37% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 9% | 20% | 17% |
- Brasil de Pelotas have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Brasil de Pelotas have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Brasil de Pelotas have the fewest points (5) away in Serie B
- Brasil de Pelotas have the fewest scored goals (15) in Serie B
- Brasil de Pelotas have the fewest scored goals in the second half (6) in Serie B
- Brasil de Pelotas have the most dropped points from leading position (21) in Serie B
- Brasil de Pelotas have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Brasil de Pelotas have yet to win a game away.
- Ponte Preta have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Ponte Preta have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Brasil de Pelotas have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Coritiba | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 49 |
| 2 | Goias | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 45 |
| 3 | Botafogo | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 44 |
| 4 | CRB | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 44 |
| 5 | Guarani | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 27 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 41 |
| 6 | Avai | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 40 |
| 7 | Sampaio Correa | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 36 |
| 8 | Nautico | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 35 |
| 9 | Vasco da Gama | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 34 |
| 10 | Operário PR | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -7 | 34 |
| 11 | Remo | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 33 |
| 12 | CSA | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 32 |
| 13 | Cruzeiro | 25 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 29 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -3 | 31 |
| 14 | Ponte Preta | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -3 | 29 |
| 15 | Brusque | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 26 | -11 | 29 |
| 16 | Vila Nova | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -4 | 27 |
| 17 | Vitoria | 25 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 25 |
| 18 | Londrina | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -12 | 24 |
| 19 | Confiança | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 37 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 20 | -14 | 18 |
| 20 | Brasil de Pelotas | 25 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 16 | -13 | 16 |