Ceará beat Ponte Preta 2-0 in the Brasileiro Série B. The win was shaped by an early red card for Ponte Preta's Júlio de Oliveira, who was sent off in the 19th minute after receiving a second yellow. Ceará took the lead ten minutes later and added a second late on.
LuccaCeará · Forward1 goalCeará 2:0 Ponte Preta — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 11(Foul)
- 19(Foul)
- 21(Dissent)
- 29
- 43(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 62
- 69(Time wasting)
- 83
- 86(Foul)
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Ceará vs Ponte Preta?
Ceará 2-0 Ponte Preta (Brasileiro Série B).
Who scored?
Lucca (29', assist Giovanni Pavani) for Ceará; Giulio Gabriel da Silva (78', assist Gabriel Silva Rocha) for Ceará.
Were there any red cards in Ceará vs Ponte Preta?
Yes — sent off: Júlio de Oliveira (Ponte Preta, 19').
Standings
Ceará – Ponte Preta
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Head to Head meetings
Ceará – Ponte Preta
Ceará
Ponte Preta
- 2
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 6 | 5 |
Average per game | 1 | 0.83 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 1-3 |
Ceará
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Ponte Preta
- 5Matches
- 2Goals
- 0.4Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 1Draws
- 4Losses
Best statistical picks
Ceará – Ponte Preta
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 3.90 | 7.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Ceará
Ponte Preta arrive winless in five and bottom with nine points; Ceará sit in the relegation zone too, so the points mean plenty. CheckLive's read leans to the hosts — a 64% lean — the caveat being three draws in five meetings.
Home win — Ceará1.45
High confidence64%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.7
34.5
CheckSkill
50.4
45.1
CheckMental
26.6
20.2
CheckLive total46.7 vs 36.4+10.3Ceará: 40.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 46.7
More match signals
Under 2.574%1.75
Both teams to score — No74%1.67
Ceará or draw70%1.10
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Ceará and Ponte Preta?
CheckLive's read favours Ceará at home, with the edge in skill and mental strength. Still, three draws in five meetings and a narrow overall gap mean a tight contest is likely.
Which team heads into this Série B game in better form?
Ceará have mixed recent results, with one win, two draws and two losses in five, while Ponte Preta are winless in five with four defeats. The hosts still hold the overall edge.
Will both teams score in the Ceará vs Ponte Preta match?
Both teams scoring looks unlikely here; under 2.5 goals is the safer call, with three of five meetings ending level and the last finishing 1-1. Five fixtures produced nine goals in total.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 3.90 | 7.50 |