Week 3 features a match on Sat Apr 23rd, where Ponte Preta plays host to CRB in a clash of these two mismatched Serie B teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 19th placed Ponte Preta, recorded a 0-2 loss against Operário PR. Bernardo scored the first goal for Operário PR on an own goal in the 26th minute, then Thales added another in the 67th minute on a feed from Felipe Saraiva In the end, Ponte Preta was frustrated by Operário PR’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Operário PR ended the match with the shutout victory. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 13th placed CRB, recorded a 1-1 draw against Vasco da Gama. Richard scored the first goal for CRB in the 11th minute, but Raniel got the equalizer for Vasco da Gama in the 40th minute earning Vasco da Gama at least a draw. CRB looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season. Last season Ponte Preta won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Renan Bressan has been the most effective weapon for CRB lately. The midfielder has netted two goals in his last five matches. Moises and Pedro Antonio Pimentel Ferreira are the top scorers for Ponte Preta in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal. It’s hard to imagine having success with those stats.