Serie B · 2026
Ponte Preta
Novorizontino
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Ponte Preta host Novorizontino in Serie B on Monday, with both teams looking to improve their league standing. Ponte Preta enter the match in inconsistent form, having secured a mix of results in their recent outings. Key player Elielson will be crucial to their attacking efforts, with his ability to create chances from wide areas. Defensively, they will need to be compact against Novorizontino's direct play. Novorizontino are also experiencing a varied run of form, struggling to string together consecutive wins. Midfielder Guilherme will be central to their strategy, dictating play and providing a link between defense and attack. Their tactical approach often involves quick transitions and exploiting spaces in behind the opposition defence. With both teams seeking valuable points to climb the table, a tight encounter is expected. The battle in midfield could be decisive.
Lineups
Confirmed lineups are usually published 20–40 minutes before kickoff.
Form
Head to head
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Standings — Serie B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  São Bernardo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:6 | 16 |
| 2 |  Sport Recife | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11:5 | 16 |
| 3 |  Fortaleza EC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 15 |
| 4 |  Nautico Recife | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:7 | 13 |
| 5 |  Vila Nova | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 7 |  Criciuma | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:7 | 12 |
| 8 |  Operario-PR | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 9 |  Juventude | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5:4 | 12 |
| 10 |  Atletico Goianie | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 11 |  Goias | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | 10 |
| 12 |  Avai | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 13 |  Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 14 |  Ceara | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 15 |  Botafogo SP | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 16 |  Cuiaba | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4:4 | 9 |
| 17 |  CRB | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 18 | Ponte Preta | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 7 |
| 19 |  Londrina | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:14 | 5 |
| 20 |  America Mineiro | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:16 | 2 |