Our Ponte Preta vs Ceara Prediction: 1-2
Ponte Preta vs Ceara in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 2, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Ponte Preta vs Ceara prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Ponte Preta's Last Match – Athletic Club MG vs Ponte Preta
After suffering a 1-2 Brazil Serie B loss to Athletic Club MG, Ponte Preta must win to get back on track. In that match, Ponte Preta saw 56% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Club MG | 44% | 17 (8) | 0.76 | 58 |
Ponte Preta | 56% | 11 (3) | 0.51 | 34 |
Ceara's Last Match – Ceara vs Sao Bernardo SP
Determined to get back to winning ways, Ceara must win after their 1-1 Brazil Serie B draw against Sao Bernardo SP on March 21. In that match, Ceara recorded 52% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceara | 52% | 16 (6) | 1.82 | 56 |
Sao Bernardo SP | 48% | 5 (3) | 0.24 | 26 |
Ponte Preta vs Ceara Stats
Key Stats
| Ponte Preta | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.46 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.76 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ponte Preta are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Ceara average 1.7 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.
Ponte Preta 5-14
Ceara 17-4
What are the odds for this match?
Ponte Preta to win: @3.6
Draw: @3
Ceara to win: @2.1



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