Goias vs Ponte Preta
Brazil Serie B
November 8, 2026 at 23:15 · Estádio da Serrinha
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Goias vs Ponte Preta prediction and betting tip for this Brazil Serie B match, kicking off November 8, 2026 at 23:15 at Estádio da Serrinha. Our tip: Home Win.
Why we pick: Home Win
- Goias are rated 313 Elo points stronger (home advantage included).
- Ponte Preta have not won any of their last 6 away games.
- Form: Goias 2.0 points per game vs Ponte Preta 0.6 (last 8).
- Table: Goias 9th vs Ponte Preta 20th.
- Bookmakers agree: 87% chance (margin removed).
Model probability: 78%
Facts from this season's and last season's results. A pick is only made when several of them agree and nothing points the other way. No bet is ever certain — please gamble responsibly (18+).
Goias vs Ponte Preta Preview
Goias host Ponte Preta in the Brazil Serie B (matchday 37) on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 23:15 WAT at Estádio da Serrinha in Goiania. Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes is the referee.
Goias are 7th in the table with 55 points from 36 games (16-7-13), while Ponte Preta sit 20th on 15 points. Goias have a 40-point advantage. At home Goias have won 10 of 18; Ponte Preta have won 1 of 18 on the road.
Goias have four wins and one draw in their last 5 league games (W-W-D-W-W), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.4 conceded. Ponte Preta have two draws and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-D-D-L), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Goias have won 2, Ponte Preta 1, with 3 draws and an average of 3.2 goals per game. The most recent, in July 2026, finished Ponte Preta 1-2 Goias.
Goias average 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game this season, with 10 clean sheets and 13 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Ponte Preta average 0.6 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 19 games without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: Kadu leads Goias's scoring with 11 goals and 1 assist.
Bookmakers make Goias the favourites: Goias 1.12, draw 8.50, Ponte Preta 19.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.36 and under at 3.10. Both teams to score: yes 2.25, no 1.57.
Our prediction: Goias to win (1). The model makes Goias favourites at 50%, Goias have won 4 of their last 5 and they sit 7th, 13 places above Ponte Preta.
Serie B table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 37 | 20 | 10 | 7 | +34 | 70 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Juventude | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +23 | 68 | WDWDD |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | +15 | 66 | WDLDW |
| 4 | Criciuma | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 37 | 16 | 14 | 7 | +11 | 62 | LDDWD |
| 6 | CRB | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | +6 | 58 | WLWLD |
| 7 | Goias | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | -3 | 55 | WWDWW |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | +9 | 55 | DLDDL |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | +8 | 55 | LDWLD |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 54 | WLWLL |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +10 | 52 | LWWLD |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | +6 | 51 | WDWWW |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 47 | LLLLL |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | +1 | 47 | WLDDL |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 46 | LWLDL |
| 16 | Ceara | 36 | 11 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 43 | LLDLW |
| 17 | Avai | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 40 | WLLDW |
| 18 | Londrina | 37 | 8 | 8 | 21 | -13 | 32 | LLLWD |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 36 | 7 | 5 | 24 | -29 | 26 | WWWLL |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 36 | 3 | 6 | 27 | -57 | 15 | LDDLL |
Season stats
| Goias | Ponte Preta | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 36 | 36 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 16 / 7 / 13 | 3 / 6 / 27 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 38 (1.1) | 21 (0.6) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 41 (1.1) | 78 (2.2) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.0 / 1.1 | 0.7 / 0.4 |
| Clean sheets | 10 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 13 | 19 |
| Longest winning run | 3 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 3-1 | 1-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 3-4-2-1 |
Top scorers
- Kadu 11 goals · 1 assist
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 14:13. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Goias to win (1) — The model makes Goias favourites at 50%, Goias have won 4 of their last 5 and they sit 7th, 13 places above Ponte Preta.
Form (last 5)
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Goias wins 3 draws 1 Ponte Preta wins last 6 meetings
- Ponte Preta1 - 2Goias Serie B
- Ponte Preta1 - 1Goias Serie B
- Goias3 - 0Ponte Preta Serie B
- Goias2 - 2Ponte Preta Serie B
- Ponte Preta2 - 1Goias Serie B
- Goias2 - 2Ponte Preta Serie B
Statistics: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).