Ponte Preta return to home soil to face Guarani at 10:00 PM today in what could be a turning point in their Serie C – 1st Stage campaign.

Ponte Preta enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Guarani will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Guarani lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Ponte Preta's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Ponte Preta edged it 2-0.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Ponte Preta may hold the edge at the stadium, but Guarani's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.