Novorizontino 5-1 Ponte Preta: result and AI prediction

Novorizontino – Ponte Preta, Serie B, Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biase

Novorizontino is #3 in the table (57 pts) and Ponte Preta #20 (13 pts). 17 places separate the two teams in the table. Novorizontino is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Ponte Preta has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Novorizontino 3, draws 1, Ponte Preta 2. Their last meeting, on June 22, 2026, ended Ponte Preta 0-2 Novorizontino.

Novorizontino

Final score5 - 1

Ponte Preta

AI predicted: 3-0 · Final score: 5-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Novorizontino have the form, home platform and promotion incentive, while Ponte Preta travel in a deeply difficult moment after relegation. The hosts’ main task is to turn territorial dominance into early penalty-box entries despite several changes in midfield and attack. Ponte’s returns from suspension add some energy, but their defensive reshuffle and prolonged struggle for goals leave them vulnerable to sustained pressure. A disciplined low block can delay the home side, yet Novorizontino hold the clearer routes to control the match.

Head-to-head analysis

Novorizontino won the first Serie B meeting this season and have generally enjoyed the stronger recent home results in this matchup. The series has still produced several tight, low-margin contests, so early control matters.

Injuries and absences

Novorizontino’s confirmed suspensions remove Reidiney and Léo Naldi, while the fitness status of Robson, Matheus Bianqui and Gabriel Bahia affects the stability of the likely starting side. Ponte are without Diego Porfírio following his contract dispute and continue to carry injuries to Elvis, Kevyson, Cafu and André Lima.

Form (last 5)

NovorizontinoLeague position #3 · 57 ptsD W W

Ponte PretaLeague position #20 · 13 ptsL L L

Novorizontino vs Ponte Preta stats

	Novorizontino	Ponte Preta
Played	32	32
Goals scored	54	17
Goals conceded	27	68
Clean sheets	12	3

Last meetings

2026-06-22Ponte Preta 0-2 Novorizontino
2025-01-15Novorizontino 0-1 Ponte Preta
2024-10-01Novorizontino 2-1 Ponte Preta
2024-06-15Ponte Preta 1-0 Novorizontino
2024-03-03Ponte Preta 1-1 Novorizontino
2023-10-28Novorizontino 2-0 Ponte Preta