Fortaleza EC vs Ponte Preta Prediction
Brazil · Regular Season - 16
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Fortaleza EC vs Ponte Preta: the result in context
Fortaleza EC beat Ponte Preta 2-0 in the Serie B on 3 Jul 2026. It was in line with recent form: Fortaleza EC had won 2 of their previous five, compared with none for Ponte Preta.
Referee F. Fernandes de Lima averages 5.65 cards a game, 0.52 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Team Comparison
Fortaleza EC
Ponte PretaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Fortaleza EC- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (0.9 vs 0.4 in second half)
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Ponte Preta- Starts fast: scores more in 1st half (0.8 vs 0 in second half)
Recent Form
Fortaleza ECFortaleza EC
Sport Recife
CRBFortaleza ECFortaleza EC
America Mineiro
Nautico RecifeFortaleza EC
VitoriaFortaleza ECFortaleza ECVitoria
Athletic ClubFortaleza ECSport RecifeFortaleza ECFortaleza EC
LondrinaFortaleza ECSport RecifePonte Preta
Atletico GoianiensePonte PretaPonte Preta
Novorizontino
JuventudePonte PretaPonte Preta
CuiabaPonte Preta
Botafogo SPCRBPonte PretaPonte PretaLondrinaPonte PretaSport Recife
São BernardoPonte PretaPonte PretaAmerica MineiroReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.65 cards a match, 0.52 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.13).
Cards come from 132 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 66:32 | +34 | 70 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Juventude | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 49:26 | +23 | 68 | WDWDD |
| 3 |  Vila Nova | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 53:38 | +15 | 66 | WDLDW |
| 4 |  Criciuma | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 38:31 | +7 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 44:33 | +11 | 62 | LDDWD |
| 6 | CRB | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 57:51 | +6 | 58 | WLWLD |
| 7 |  Goias | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 39:41 | -2 | 58 | WWWDW |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 45:35 | +10 | 58 | WDLDD |
| 9 |  Operario-PR | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 51:50 | +1 | 57 | WWLWL |
| 10 | Sport Recife | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 50:42 | +8 | 55 | LDWLD |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 54:44 | +10 | 53 | DLWWL |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 45:39 | +6 | 51 | WDWWW |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 46:46 | 0 | 48 | DLWLD |
| 14 | Cuiaba | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 34:32 | +2 | 47 | LLLLL |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 41:51 | -10 | 46 | LLWLD |
| 16 |  Ceara | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 38:47 | -9 | 43 | LLLDL |
| 17 |  Avai | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 35:47 | -12 | 40 | WLLDW |
| 18 | Londrina | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 47:59 | -12 | 35 | WLLLW |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 37 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 27:55 | -28 | 29 | WWWWL |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 38 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 21:81 | -60 | 15 | LLLDD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 37 | 66:32 | 70 |
| 2 | Juventude | 37 | 49:26 | 68 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 37 | 53:38 | 66 |
| 4 | Criciuma | 37 | 38:31 | 62 |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 37 | 44:33 | 62 |
| 6 | CRB | 37 | 57:51 | 58 |
| 7 | Goias | 37 | 39:41 | 58 |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 37 | 45:35 | 58 |
| 9 | Operario-PR | 38 | 51:50 | 57 |
| 10 | Sport Recife | 37 | 50:42 | 55 |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 38 | 54:44 | 53 |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 37 | 45:39 | 51 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 38 | 46:46 | 48 |
| 14 | Cuiaba | 37 | 34:32 | 47 |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 38 | 41:51 | 46 |
| 16 | Ceara | 37 | 38:47 | 43 |
| 17 | Avai | 37 | 35:47 | 40 |
| 18 | Londrina | 38 | 47:59 | 35 |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 37 | 27:55 | 29 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 38 | 21:81 | 15 |
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About the Fortaleza EC vs Ponte Preta forecast
The forecasts for this Serie B match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Fortaleza EC and Ponte Preta in the Serie B table
In the Serie B table, Fortaleza EC are 5th and Ponte Preta 20th, 47 points apart. League goal record so far: Fortaleza EC 44-33, Ponte Preta 21-81. The full standings are on the Serie B Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Fortaleza EC have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Fortaleza EC and Ponte Preta have little recent head-to-head history for the model to draw on. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.