Guarani and Ponte Preta meet at Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa, in a match for the 33rd round of Serie B. In the last direct confrontation for this edition of the league, on 07‑10‑2020, Ponte Preta won in home by (2‑0). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there was 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 games. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 16‑03‑2020, for Paulista A1, which ended with the victory of Guarani by (3‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Juninho Piauiense (81 ‘), Thallyson (89’) and Todinho Júnior (56 ‘), for Guarani, and Roger (45’) and Alisson (42 ‘), for Ponte Preta. In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Guarani :
After 13 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses, the home team is currently in 6th position, with 47 points won. In their last match, they lost to América Mineiro at home by (0‑1), after having won (0‑1) away in the previous match, in a match against Sampaio Corrêa. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 victories, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 14 goals scored and 19 suffered; against 8 victories, 4 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 22 goals scored and 13 suffered. For the championship, Guarani won 25 points out of a possible 30, after 8 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 10 games they played in their stadium. In their home league matches the most frequent final result at half ‑ time was 1‑0 (6 out of 16 matches). His attack has scored regularly, since he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 32 games in this competition, he only managed 2 comebacks in the 11 games in which he conceded the first goal.
Guaraní fight for a place in the group of the first four classified and have a difficult game on this day, against a direct rival in the fight for promotion. The team will need to make strong defensive marks during the 90 minutes, with organization in the midfield and defensive solidity. Also, the Sao Paulo club needs to attack with speed and efficiency.
Ponte Preta:
The visiting team is currently in 7th position, with 46 points won, after 13 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against Cruzeiro by (2‑1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Juventude by (2‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 8 victories, 4 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium. For the championship, Ponte Preta won 8 points out of a possible 30, after 2 victories, 2 draws and 6 defeats in the last 10 games they played as a visitor. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 32 games in this competition, he only managed 5 comebacks in the 19 games in which he conceded the first goal.
Ponte Preta is coming off a defeat on the last day and they need to win at any cost. Therefore, he needs to have physical and technical imposition within the four lines, with possession of the ball and strong defensive markings in the center of the field. You also need strength and organization in attack to reach your opponent’s goal in a position to score.
