Ponte Preta desperately need points on Thursday, Jul 9 at 1:00 AM 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). Criciuma, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

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

Verdict: Criciuma's quality should tell even on the road. Ponte Preta will push, but the visitors have too much class. Criciuma to win.