Match Report
Botafogo SP, 15th with 24 points, sat 15 points above Ponte Preta (20th, 9). Botafogo SP's recent output outran their position: 7th on form over five rounds, 15th in the table.
Ponte Preta had lost four in a row. Botafogo SP entered with three losses in a row.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Ponte Preta have 2 wins to Botafogo SP's 1, with 3 draws, at 1.33 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 33% of the wins in this fixture. These meetings skew tight — only 17% saw more than two goals.
Key stats
Possession: Ponte Preta 32% · Botafogo SP 68% · Total shots: 7-29 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 5-12