Ponte Preta-Vitoria Statistical Preview

Team News

Ponte Preta

• Ponte must again do without top scorer William, who is injured.
• Rildo is likely to partner Leonardo in the Macaca attack.
• Ferron should return at centre-back following a one-game suspension.

Vitoria

• Ney Franco welcomes back centre-backs Victor Ramos and Kadu after suspension.
• Both should come straight into the side, although left-back Juan is injured.
• Danilo Tarracha is expected to earn a rare start in place of the latter.

Match Facts

• Vitoria have conceded at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 12 away matches in Brasileirão.
• Ponte Preta have won their last 3 home matches in Brasileirão.
• Vitoria are undefeated in their last 5 matches in Brasileirão.
• Vitoria are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Ponte Preta in all competitions.

Prediction

• Unbeaten in four games, Ponte Preta will hope to take another step towards Série A survival against Vitória.
• They may be a touch tired after midweek exertions, however: they played Vélez Sarsfield on Thursday night.
• Vitória are in similarly good form; the Lions have won three of their last five top-flight games.

Ponte Preta 0 - 1 Vitoria