Ceará vs Ponte Preta Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 07 Aug 2026
Ceará vs Ponte Preta Predictions
Ponte Preta +1.5 look like a worthwhile selection on the basis that you can get Asian Handicap odds of -128 against Ceará. It allows for a payout if the visitors win, draw or lose by a single goal which seems like value.
Dive into our Ceará vs Ponte Preta betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Ceará vs Ponte Preta Preview
Ceará go head-to-head with Ponte Preta at Estádio Presidente Vargas, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Friday 7 August.
Ceará got the win in their last game. A 4-3 triumph occurred on their travels when meeting Sao Bernardo.
Ponte Preta played out a 1-1 draw against Athletic Club in their previous game, with this being at home.
Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter
It was a 1-1 draw between home side Ponte Preta and Ceará when the teams last met. The previous 5 H2H games have seen three draws along with a win for Ceará and a victory for Ponte Preta.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Ceará |
22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 23:28 | 25 |
| 20 |  Ponte Preta |
22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 42 | -26 | 16:42 | 10 |
Main Match Prediction
Ponte Preta +1.5 looks a great option on the Asian Handicap at a price of -128. We’re expecting to get a payout from this Série B match and expect the outsiders to keep the scoreline close.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Série B team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 56.2% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Ponte Preta
One bet that has caught our eye is Ceará to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Renzo López (Ceará) is available at +120 to cover the shots on goal total. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira (Ceará) is available at +110 to be on the scoresheet. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Ponte Preta on the Asian Handicap at +1.5, Yes on the BTTS market as well as Renzo López (Ceará) to end up with over 1.5 shots on target.
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Ceará vs Ponte Preta Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies are taking few risks with their betting odds of -250 for Ceará winning which indicates that they have a 71% chance of triumphing in this Série B encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +700 for Ponte Preta.
Ceará can be backed at -112 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Ponte Preta can be chanced at +600 and the draw is +140.
If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -154 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.
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There is +120 available that Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +320.
Ceará League Stats
Ponte Preta League Stats
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win and 8 defeats in the previous 9 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.78 goals scored and 2.33 conceded in the previous 9 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.11 goals per game in the previous 9 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 9 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 9 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ceará this season are Melk (4), Joao Gabriel (2), Juan (2)
- Top Assistors for Ceará this season are Giulio (3), Melk (3), Nicolas Ferreira (2)
Ceará vs Ponte Preta Lineups & Team News
The Ceará vs Ponte Preta team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay updated with confirmed Série B lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Ceará Lineups
Previous Ponte Preta Lineups
Ceará Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Paulista
Ponte Preta Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criciúma | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 24:14 | 43 |
| 2 | Juventude | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 23:12 | 39 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 29:25 | 37 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 24:20 | 36 |
| 5 | Operário | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30:30 | 35 |
| 6 | Sport Recife | 22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 28:20 | 35 |
| 7 | Novorizontino | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 32:20 | 34 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24:19 | 34 |
| 9 | CRB | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32:32 | 33 |
| 10 | Goiás | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 22:27 | 32 |
| 11 | Atlético GO | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 24:23 | 32 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 31:25 | 30 |
| 13 | Botafogo SP | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 27:22 | 30 |
| 14 | Cuiabá | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 19:17 | 29 |
| 15 | Náutico | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 26:26 | 27 |
| 16 | Ceará | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23:28 | 25 |
| 17 | Avaí | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23:29 | 23 |
| 18 | Londrina | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 28:34 | 20 |
| 19 | América | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16:36 | 11 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16:42 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 15:1 | 27 |
| 2 | Fortaleza | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Criciúma | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 13:4 | 25 |
| 4 | Vila Nova | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:11 | 23 |
| 5 | Operário | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17:16 | 21 |
| 6 | Sport Recife | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19:14 | 19 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11:7 | 19 |
| 8 | Atlético GO | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15:12 | 19 |
| 9 | Goiás | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10:11 | 19 |
| 10 | Botafogo SP | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 17 |
| 11 | Novorizontino | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | 17 |
| 12 | CRB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:14 | 15 |
| 13 | Avaí | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:11 | 15 |
| 14 | Cuiabá | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9:8 | 15 |
| 15 | Ceará | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:14 | 15 |
| 16 | Náutico | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9:8 | 14 |
| 17 | Londrina | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 18 | Sao Bernardo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9:19 | 7 |
| 20 | América | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8:17 | 6 |
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