Ceará look like the right side to trust here. They return home on the back of a confidence-boosting 4-3 away victory, while Ponte Preta remain rooted to the foot of the table after a miserable run that has produced just two wins from 20 league matches and one of the division's weakest defensive records. The market has installed Ceará as a clear favorite, and it's easy to see why. In a Serie B campaign where momentum often outweighs reputation, this feels like a prime bounce-back spot for the hosts.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 7, 2026