Ponte Preta vs Sao Paulo: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Ponte Preta prepare to host Sao Paulo on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 00:30, this BRAZIL: Paulista A1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Ponte Preta, currently 16th in the standings with 1 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 1 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Sao Paulo, sitting 8th with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Ponte Preta and Sao Paulo have favored Ponte Preta, with Sao Paulo claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Portuguesa, Ponte Preta recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Sao Paulo's last outing came against Primavera EC, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Ponte Preta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Ponte Preta and Sao Paulo are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Ponte Preta's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 14% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Sao Paulo's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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