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Novorizontino

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Ponte Preta

Novorizontino vs Ponte Preta predictions & stats

Top pick Novorizontino 57%, Over 2.5 goals 46%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Serie B.

Serie B Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Vila Nova	29	+10	51
2	Novorizontino	29	+22	50
3	Juventude	28	+13	50
4	Fortaleza EC	28	+8	48
5	Criciuma	28	+3	47
6	Atletico Goianiense	29	+9	46
7	CRB	29	+1	45
8	Operario-PR	28	+3	44
9	São Bernardo	29	+9	41
10	Sport Recife	28	+9	41
11	Cuiaba	28	+5	40
12	Athletic Club	28	+3	40
13	Goias	28	-6	39
14	Nautico Recife	28	+2	38
15	Ceara	29	-6	35
16	Botafogo SP	28	-4	31
17	Avai	28	-7	30
18	Londrina	28	-1	28
19	America Mineiro	29	-28	17
20	Ponte Preta	29	-45	13

Playing Style Analysis

Novorizontino

They maintain balanced possession (50%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession Additionally, However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results Meanwhile, Their ability to recover is valuable: 6 points gained after falling behind. Their attacking output is impressive: 16.5 shots per game, 5.6 finding the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 24 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 1.3 saves required per game) Additionally, They generate many corner opportunities (7.4 corners/game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Novorizontino

They maintain balanced possession (50%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (50%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession.
•However, they've lost 3 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results.
•Their ability to recover is valuable: 6 points gained after falling behind.
•Their attacking output is impressive: 16.5 shots per game, 5.6 finding the target.
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 24 passes per shot).
•They're well-organized defensively (only 1.3 saves required per game).
•They generate many corner opportunities (7.4 corners/game).
•A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Ponte Preta

A team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession Meanwhile, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 268 passes per game Additionally, They often shoot from distance (5.5 shots outside the box/game) Meanwhile, Defensively, they're aggressive (16.2 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (20th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.

Ponte Preta

a team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession

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•a team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession.
•However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead.
•They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 268 passes per game.
•They often shoot from distance (5.5 shots outside the box/game).
•Defensively, they're aggressive (16.2 fouls/game).
•As a lower-table side (20th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.