Rio Preto vs Paulista: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rio Preto prepare to host Paulista on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this BRAZIL: Paulista A3 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rio Preto, currently 8th in the standings with 11 points from 8 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 8 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Paulista, sitting 7th with 11 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

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In their previous league match against Uniao Suzano, Rio Preto recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Paulista's last outing came against EC Sao Bernardo, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Rio Preto are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rio Preto and Paulista 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: Rio Preto's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 88% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Paulista's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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