Serie B · 2026

Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza · Serie B

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
0.551.18
Expected goals
0.921.27
Shots
10.314.3
Possession
41.2%49.5%

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What the record shows

The story here is recent context rather than season averages: fortaleza's last-five goals scored average is above their season average. Alongside it: fortaleza's away-only shot average is below their full-season average. Limitation: Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Fortaleza's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Fortaleza's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

1.6 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1.18 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for1.6 goals/match1.18 goals/match1.18 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Fortaleza have a visible away split

moderate

Fortaleza's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

11.6 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season14.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots11.6 shots/match14.3 shots/match13.7 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Fortaleza show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Fortaleza's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

10.3 shots/match ▲ShotsPonte Preta · Fortaleza14.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricPonte PretaFortalezaBaseline
Shots10.3 shots/match14.3 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against17.8 shots/match13.3 shots/match13.4 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Ponte Preta favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Fortaleza in 13

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Ponte Preta33 matchesFortaleza33 matches
0.55 goals/matchGoals scored33/33▲ 1.18 goals/match
2.21 goals/matchGoals allowed33/33▲ 0.88 goals/match
0.92 xG/matchExpected goals33/32▲ 1.27 xG/match
10.3 shots/matchShots33/31▲ 14.3 shots/match
3.12 shots/matchShots on target33/31▲ 4.23 shots/match
41.2%Possession33/31● 49.5%
4.09 corners/matchCorners33/31● 5.39 corners/match
16.3 fouls/matchFouls33/3114.6 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Ponte Preta
0Draws
1Fortaleza
Fortaleza — Ponte Preta · Serie B2–0

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples33 / 33home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness12 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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