Ponte Preta desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 9:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Ponte Preta come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Avai FC, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ponte Preta and Avai FC have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–3D–3W). Their last encounter ended in Avai FC won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ponte Preta a slight edge, but Avai FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.