Ponte Preta desperately need points on Tuesday, Sep 8 at 5:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sport Recife 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.

History strongly favours Sport Recife here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against Ponte Preta, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ponte Preta won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Sport Recife look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Ponte Preta will make it uncomfortable. Sport Recife to win.