Brazil - Serie BData current as of September 12, 2026

Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova: match statistics

Ponte Preta crest
Ponte Preta
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Vila Nova crest
Vila Nova

Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Ponte Preta played against Vila Nova in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on April 11, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Ponte Preta has 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.33 points per game. Vila Nova has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 1.67 points per game.

Scoring records

Ponte Preta scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 1.33. Vila Nova scores 1.67 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.13 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 67% of Ponte Preta's games and 100% of Vila Nova's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Vila Nova has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.05 per game. Ponte Preta takes 7.7 shots per game, while Vila Nova takes 13.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Ponte Preta leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Vila Nova leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.67 after halftime.

When the teams score

Ponte Preta's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Vila Nova, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie B games average 2.13 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Vila Nova holds a statistical edge: their average xG is 1.48 versus Ponte Preta's 1.26, and in the last 5 matches the visitors average 1.4 points per game (1 win and 4 draws) compared to 0.8 points for the hosts (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses). Both teams score on average 1 goal per match and concede 1 goal on average, but defensively Vila Nova looks better — their average xG against is 1.28, while Ponte Preta concedes xG against of 1.51. Ponte Preta is more accurate though: on average 9 shots with 5 on target and an 11% conversion, whereas Vila Nova attempts 16 shots with only 2 on target and a 6% conversion, which may limit the visitors' effectiveness. Considering the higher xG for the visitors and the better points average in the last five games (1.4 vs 0.8), I predict a narrow Vila Nova victory, though the match should remain balanced and low-scoring.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

I back BTTS - Yes because both teams present a season-long BTTS rate of 100% (Ponte Preta 100% and Vila Nova 100%) and neither has registered a clean sheet this season (0% clean sheets for both), which is the strongest indicator for Goal/Goal. In terms of chance creation, average xG are 1.36 for the home side and 1.48 for the visitors, while xG against is 1.38 (Ponte Preta) and 1.28 (Vila Nova), so both teams both create and concede chances. In the last 5 matches Vila Nova shows 80% BTTS and has scored 6 goals with an average attacking xG of 1.47, whereas Ponte Preta has 40% BTTS and 3 goals in five matches with a recent attacking xG of 1.01 — this suggests greater recent efficiency from the visitors and that the hosts have been more likely to concede recently (recent xG against 1.69). Although season averages indicate Ponte Preta scores 2.0 goals per game versus Vila Nova’s 1.0 and has superior shot conversion (16% vs 6%), the overall picture (both teams 100% BTTS, 0% clean sheets, and recent xG trends) favors both teams finding the net. Therefore I assign a 75% probability to BTTS - Yes and 25% to No Goal.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Expected goals are approximately 1.32 for Ponte Preta and 1.43 for Vila Nova (total 2.75), calculated as the average of the team’s attacking xG and the opponent’s defending xG (home attack xG 1.36 vs away defense xG 1.28; away attack xG 1.48 vs home defense xG 1.38). A total of 2.75 corresponds to roughly a 76% probability of at least 2 goals (Over 1.5), about 52% for at least 3 goals (Over 2.5) and around 30% for 4+ goals (Over 3.5) according to a Poisson distribution model. Season statistics reinforce this signal: both teams have 100% of matches with both teams to score (BTTS 100%) and 100% of matches with over 1.5 goals; however Ponte Preta has 100% of matches Over 2.5 this season while Vila Nova has 0%, which explains moderate uncertainty for Over 2.5. Additionally, Ponte Preta posts a high shot conversion of 16% with an average of 4.5 shots on target, whereas Vila Nova averages 2.0 shots on target and a 6% conversion, increasing the likelihood of home goals and making Over 1.5 the strongest signal.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The most likely scenario is a draw at half-time and a Ponte Preta victory at full-time (X/1). In their last five matches Ponte Preta were level at the break in 80% of cases, while Vila Nova were level at the break in 60%, which strongly supports a draw HT. After the break the hosts average 2.0 goals scored (scored_2hg_avg_home = 2.0) and have a 100% win rate in second halves (wins_2hg_percentage_home = 100.0), with an average of 2.5 goals in second halves (AVG_2hg_home = 2.5), so they have the potential to turn the tie around. Technically the visitors have a slightly higher xG (1.48 vs 1.36), but Ponte Preta convert chances better (16.0% vs 6.0%) and register more shots on target (4.5 vs 2.0); therefore, after a HT draw I assign a higher probability to the hosts winning than to a split of the points.

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

50Possession (%)50
Ponte PretaVila Nova
17Shots14
Ponte PretaVila Nova
5Shots on target5
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1.86xG1.55
Ponte PretaVila Nova
9Corners4
Ponte PretaVila Nova
61Dangerous attacks44
Ponte PretaVila Nova
12Fouls15
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1Cards4
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Ponte PretaVila Nova
0.67Goals scored / game1.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1.33Goals allowed / game1.33
Ponte PretaVila Nova
49%Average possession51%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
4Shots on target / game3.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

7.67Shots per game13.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
4Shots on target3.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
8.7%Shot conversion12.2%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
49%Possession51%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1.05xG for1.4
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1.96xG against1.34
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Shooting quality

Ponte Preta: BalancedVila Nova: Balanced
Ponte PretaVila Nova
Accuracy (shots on target)52%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.170.46

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Vila Nova is 406% better for: last-5 form.

0.33 pts / game - Ponte Preta · 1.67 pts / game - Vila Nova

Ponte Preta
LDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W33% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 at home
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.7Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.05Opponent xG: 1.96BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 33%
Vila Nova
DDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
33% W67% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-2-0
1.67 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-0
1.67 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 1.3xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 67%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Vila Nova is 149% better for: goals scored per game.

0.67 goals / game - Ponte Preta · 1.67 goals / game - Vila Nova

Ponte Preta scoring profile: very strong

Ponte Preta scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Vila Nova keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

Vila Nova scoring profile: very strong

Vila Nova scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Ponte Preta keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

2Goals scored (season)5
Ponte PretaVila Nova
4Goals conceded (season)4
Ponte PretaVila Nova
2Average goals per game3
Ponte PretaVila Nova
2Goals scored (last 5)5
Ponte PretaVila Nova
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
Ponte PretaVila Nova

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%2 goals67%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%3 goals0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%4 goals0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
33%2 goals33%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%3 goals0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%4 goals0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

56%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%Scored in both halves0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS67%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
67%BTTS - last 5100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

33%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
33%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time33%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Ponte Preta is 103% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.67 pts / game - Ponte Preta · 0.33 pts / game - Vila Nova

Ponte Preta - half-time state
0% leading67% draw33% trailing
Vila Nova - half-time state
0% leading33% draw67% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.67Points per game (1st half)0.33
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1Average goals (1st half)0.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
67%Clean sheet before half-time33%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
67%No goal before half-time100%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

After half-time (2nd half)

0.67Points per game (2nd half)2.33
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0.33Goals scored (2nd half)1.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
Ponte PretaVila Nova
1Average goals (2nd half)2.33
Ponte PretaVila Nova
33%Clean sheet after half-time33%
Ponte PretaVila Nova
67%No goal after half-time0%
Ponte PretaVila Nova

Ponte Preta - second-half results

0% W67% D33% L
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
2
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.67
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Vila Nova - second-half results

67% W33% D0% L
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.33
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Ponte Preta - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.670.67
Goals scored / game0.30.3
Goals allowed / game0.70.7
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal33%67%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals33%0%
Clean sheet67%33%
No goal67%67%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 67% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 67% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 1
Vila Nova - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.332.33
Goals scored / game0.01.7
Goals allowed / game0.70.7
Average goals per game0.72.3
1 goal67%100%
2 goals0%100%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet33%33%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference-2+3
Half-time: 0% leading - 33% draw - 67% trailing
2nd half: 67% won - 33% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Ponte Preta
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Vila Nova
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
0
1
31-45
2
0
46-60
2
0
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
117%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
84%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Ponte Preta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.91
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.25
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.63
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
58%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
137%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Vila Nova

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.06
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.28
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
172%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
115%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.7
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).

Teams vs league

Ponte PretaLigaVila Nova
Average goals per game 2.002.13 3.00
Both teams scored 67%56% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%41% 67%
Clean sheets 0%28% 0%
Goal before half-time 33%59% 67%
Goal after half-time 67%78% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.13
Average goals per game
56%
Both teams scored
41%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.16
Home goals / game
0.97
Away goals / game
+20%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defensive advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
59%
1 goal
22%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
6%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Ponte PretaSubstitutionOn: Lucas de Souza CunhaOff: David Braz de Oliveira Filho
  2. Vila NovaYellow cardRafael da Silva
  3. Vila NovaYellow cardRyan Aparecido Lima Cassiano
  4. Ponte PretaYellow cardMurilo Henrique Calvacante
  5. Vila NovaSubstitutionOn: Nathan Camargo dos SantosOff: Eduardo dos Santos
  6. Vila NovaYellow cardHigor Luiz de Souza

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova?

The Serie B match finished Ponte Preta 0:1 Vila Nova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova?

Ponte Preta score 0.67 goals per game on average and Vila Nova 1.67. The Serie B average is 2.13 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Ponte Preta's matches and 100% of Vila Nova's.

What form are Ponte Preta and Vila Nova in?

Over the last 5 games Ponte Preta have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Vila Nova 1-2-0 (1.67 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Ponte Preta vs Vila Nova: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.