Cuiaba MT - Ponte Preta SP prediction 3 October 2026

Brazil ยท Serie BFinished
Cuiaba MT
2:0
FT
Ponte Preta SP
Match Info
CompetitionSerie B ยท Brazil
Start date
Kick-off
VenueArena Pantanal, Cuiabรก, Mato Grosso
Capacity44,003
Surfacegrass
RefereeMichelangelo Martins De Almeida Junior
Recent Form
Cuiaba MT
L
L
D
W
L
Ponte Preta SP
D
D
L
L
L
Recent matches ยท Cuiaba MT
Serie B
Londrina PR
Cuiaba MT
10
L
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Avai SC
01
L
Serie B
Vila Nova GO
Cuiaba MT
00
D
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Ponte Preta SP
20
W
Serie B
CRB AL
Cuiaba MT
30
L
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Nautico PE
30
W
Serie B
Gremio Novorizontino SP
Cuiaba MT
11
D
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Athletic Club MG
30
W
Serie B
Criciuma SC
Cuiaba MT
20
L
Serie B
Botafogo SP
Cuiaba MT
12
W
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Goias GO
11
D
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Operario PR
10
W
Serie B
Ceara CE
Cuiaba MT
13
W
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Fortaleza CE
11
D
Serie B
Sport Recife PE
Cuiaba MT
11
D
Recent matches ยท Ponte Preta SP
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Fortaleza CE
22
D
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Atletico Goianiense GO
11
D
Serie B
Gremio Novorizontino SP
Ponte Preta SP
51
L
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Juventude RS
02
L
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Ponte Preta SP
20
L
Serie B
Botafogo SP
Ponte Preta SP
20
L
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
CRB AL
10
W
Serie B
Londrina PR
Ponte Preta SP
60
L
Serie B
Sport Recife PE
Ponte Preta SP
20
L
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Sao Bernardo SP
02
L
Serie B
America Mineiro MG
Ponte Preta SP
20
L
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Avai SC
02
L
Serie B
Vila Nova GO
Ponte Preta SP
60
L
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Nautico PE
11
D
Serie B
Ceara CE
Ponte Preta SP
20
L
Lineups
Cuiaba MT3-4-2-1
  • 30RaulM
  • 1Joรฃo CarlosG
  • 77Jean DiasM
  • 2Igor InocรชncioM
  • 5CalebeD
  • 14EricD
  • 41KauanM
  • 20David MiguelM
  • 91LuisรฃoD
  • 36LorenzoM
  • 90Fรกbio GomesF
Substitutes
  • 27Rodrigo Farofa
  • 53Weverson
  • 11Eliel
  • Joรฃo Vitor
  • 96Pedro Henrique
  • 29Vinicius Peixoto
  • 12Busatto
  • 97Luiz Otรกvio
  • 70Wesley Dias
Ponte Preta SP4-1-4-1
  • 13Diego PorfรญrioD
  • 18David da HoraM
  • 9BrandรฃoF
  • ViniciusG
  • 23S. PalaciosD
  • 2JulioM
  • 44Gustavo AlmeidaD
  • 6JuanM
Substitutes
  • 1Guilherme Viana
  • 17Nicolas Silva
  • 17Miguel
  • 35Gustavo Lopes
  • 5Rodrigo Souza
Head-to-Head ยท summary
3
Cuiaba MT
2
Draws
2
Ponte Preta SP
Previous meetings
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Ponte Preta SP
20
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Cuiaba MT
12
Serie A
Ponte Preta SP
Cuiaba MT
22
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Ponte Preta SP
21
Serie B
Ponte Preta SP
Cuiaba MT
30
Serie B
Cuiaba MT
Ponte Preta SP
13
Cup
Ponte Preta SP
Cuiaba MT
11
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Gremio Novorizontino SP351810762:30+3264
2Vila Nova GO35188950:36+1462
3Juventude341710741:23+1861
4Fortaleza CE351613643:31+1261
5Criciuma SC351781036:30+659
6CRB351671253:49+455
7Sport Recife PE351412947:38+954
8Atletico Goianiense GO351412942:33+954
9Operario-PR351491245:46-151
10Goias GO341471334:40-649
11Sao Bernardo SP3513101249:39+1049
12Botafogo SP351381440:38+247
13Cuiaba MT341114932:27+547
14Athletic Club3510141140:40044
15Nautico PE3411101339:42-343
16Ceara CE3411101337:42-543
17Avai351071833:45-1237
18Londrina PR35881944:51-732
19America Mineiro MG34552422:54-3220
20Ponte Preta SP35362621:76-5515
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Cuiaba MT vs Ponte Preta SP Prediction (Oct 3, 2026)

The Cuiaba MT vs Ponte Preta SP prediction for the Serie B match on October 3, 2026, strongly favors the home side. Cuiaba MT enters this clash with a 64% win probability, while Ponte Preta SP faces an uphill battle at Arena Pantanal, where the kick-off is set for 21:00 local time.

Team Form

Cuiaba MT's recent form has been mixed but shows clear home strength. Their last five results:

  • Sep 27: CRB AL 3-0 Cuiaba MT (L)
  • Sep 22: Cuiaba MT 3-0 Nautico PE (W)
  • Sep 13: Gremio Novorizontino SP 1-1 Cuiaba MT (D)
  • Sep 9: Cuiaba MT 3-0 Athletic Club MG (W)
  • Sep 4: Criciuma SC 2-0 Cuiaba MT (L)

Both victories came at home with clean sheets, highlighting their dominance at Arena Pantanal. In contrast, Ponte Preta SP is in dreadful form with four losses in five outings:

  • Sep 29: Botafogo SP 2-0 Ponte Preta SP (L)
  • Sep 20: Ponte Preta SP 1-0 CRB AL (W)
  • Sep 15: Londrina PR 6-0 Ponte Preta SP (L)
  • Sep 11: Sport Recife PE 2-0 Ponte Preta SP (L)
  • Sep 6: Ponte Preta SP 0-2 Sao Bernardo SP (L)

The away defeats have been particularly heavy, conceding 10 goals in the last three road trips.

Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record is evenly split with two wins apiece and two draws. The most recent meetings:

  • Jun 9, 2026: Ponte Preta SP 1-2 Cuiaba MT
  • Jan 11, 2021: Ponte Preta SP 2-2 Cuiaba MT
  • Oct 9, 2020: Cuiaba MT 2-1 Ponte Preta SP
  • Sep 28, 2019: Ponte Preta SP 3-0 Cuiaba MT
  • Jun 1, 2019: Cuiaba MT 1-3 Ponte Preta SP

Cuiaba MT won the latest encounter away from home, giving them a psychological edge.

League Table Positions

In the Serie B standings, Cuiaba MT sits 10th with 43 points from 30 matches (10 wins, 13 draws, 7 losses). They have scored 30 goals and conceded 25. Ponte Preta SP is not among the top 12 teams listed, indicating they are lower in the table and likely involved in the relegation battle. The gap in league positions reinforces Cuiaba's favorite status.

Win Probability: Cuiaba MT or Ponte Preta SP?

Based on bookmaker odds, team form, head-to-head record, and home advantage, the win probabilities are: Cuiaba MT 64%, draw 28%, Ponte Preta SP 8%. The odds heavily favor the home side, and Cuiaba's strong home performances (two 3-0 wins in recent home games) contrast sharply with Ponte Preta's away struggles. Therefore, Cuiaba MT is the clear favorite to win this match.

Odds & Match Prediction

The latest odds from bookmakers show a home win for Cuiaba MT priced between 1.17 and 1.44, a draw at 2.75 to 3.10, and an away win for Ponte Preta SP at 9.75 to 19.00. These odds reflect the significant gap between the teams. Our prediction: based on the stats, Cuiaba MT is expected to win. A home victory with a clean sheet is a likely outcome, given Ponte Preta's goal-scoring difficulties away from home.

Cuiaba MT vs Ponte Preta SP โ€” FAQ

Who will win Cuiaba MT vs Ponte Preta SP?
Cuiaba MT is the strong favorite with a 64% win probability, while Ponte Preta SP has only an 8% chance. The draw is at 28%. Based on form and odds, Cuiaba MT is expected to secure the victory.
What is the win probability for Cuiaba MT?
Cuiaba MT has a 64% chance of winning according to our analysis, which combines bookmaker odds, recent form, and home advantage. Their strong home record and Ponte Preta's poor away form heavily influence this probability.
When is the Cuiaba MT vs Ponte Preta SP match?
The match takes place on October 3, 2026, at 21:00 local time (UTC+1). It is a Serie B fixture at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabรก, Mato Grosso.
What are the odds for the match?
Bookmakers offer odds around 1.17 to 1.44 for a Cuiaba MT win, 2.75 to 3.10 for a draw, and 9.75 to 19.00 for a Ponte Preta SP win. These odds indicate a clear favorite in the home side.
Where is the match being played?
The match is at Arena Pantanal in Cuiabรก, Mato Grosso, a stadium with a capacity of 44,003 and a grass surface. It is the home ground of Cuiaba MT.
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