Relegated Ponte Preta face promotion-chasing Atlético-GO
Ponte Preta host Atlético-GO on Friday night, 16 October 2026 local time, in round 34 of Série B. The game is at the Estádio Ítalo Mário Limongi in Indaiatuba because the pitch at Ponte’s own ground is being replaced. Gilson Kleina’s side are bottom and already relegated, with 13 points from 33 games, and lost 5-1 at Novorizontino on Monday. Atlético-GO are sixth on 53 points, holding the last promotion play-off place. Kick-off is at 00:30 CEST, with Leonardo Willer Lorenzatto the referee.
Predicted lineups: Ponte Preta vs Atlético-GO
Ponte Preta are without Gustavo Almeida and Denis, who were both sent off at Novorizontino, and full-back Jota and midfielder André Lima are not expected to be available. Atlético-GO welcome back top scorer Gustavo Coutinho and Gustavo Maia. Their coach Roger Silva is suspended, so assistant Eduardo Abdo will be on the touchline. The line-ups below are predicted by local media.
Ponte Preta Team News & Preview
Ponte Preta were relegated in early October, and their season has been historically bad. They have won once in their last 27 league games, and Monday’s 5-1 defeat at Novorizontino ended with them down to nine men. Danilo Peu scored their goal.
Goals have been the main problem all year. Ponte have 18 league goals in 33 games, and they failed to score in three of their last five. Losing two players to suspension makes the squad even thinner.
What works for or against Ponte Preta
- 18 league goals in 33 games.
- Failed to score in three of their last five.
- Almeida and Denis are suspended.
- Already relegated, so there is no pressure left.
Atlético-GO Team News & Preview
Atlético-GO drew 1-1 with Sport last Sunday. Geovany Soares scored in first-half stoppage time, but Sport equalised late even though they had a man sent off, and it felt like a defeat. They have one point from their last two games.
The return of Coutinho and Maia is a big boost. Coutinho has 13 league goals and says he is two away from 100 in his career. Off the pitch, local media report salary arrears at the club, and Roger Silva will follow the game from the stands.
What works for or against Atlético-GO
- Coutinho and Maia are back.
- Only 31 goals conceded in 33 games.
- Roger Silva is suspended from the touchline.
- Only 14 goals in 16 away games.
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Ponte Preta Form, Stats & Data
Ponte Preta score 0.55 goals per game and concede 2.21. Their home record is two wins, four draws and ten defeats, with ten goals scored in 16 games.
Atlético GO Form, Stats & Data
Atlético-GO score 1.24 goals per game and concede 0.94. Away from home they have five wins, six draws and five defeats, scoring 14 and conceding 17.
Ponte Preta vs Atlético-GO: Prediction & Betting Tip
Ponte Preta have scored 18 goals all season, only ten of them at home, and they are without two suspended players. Atlético-GO have one of the better defences in the division, with 31 goals conceded in 33 games. I expect Ponte to draw a blank and like Ponte Preta under 0.5 team goals at 1.83.
The obvious danger is Atlético-GO’s away form. They have conceded 17 goals in 16 away games, and with their coach suspended and wages unpaid, the visitors may not be at their sharpest. Ponte did score at Novorizontino on Monday. But their season-long numbers are so poor that I am happy to back the visitors to keep them out.
So it is Ponte Preta under 0.5 team goals at 1.83 with Winz for me, and I expect a 0-2 scoreline.