Ponte Preta desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 31 at 4:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Criciuma come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Ponte Preta travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Criciuma and Ponte Preta have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (2W–6D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Criciuma won 2–1.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Criciuma clear favorites, but Ponte Preta have shown they can grind out results. Expect Criciuma to take the points, potentially without being at their best.