Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗20% · fair 4.97
Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta preview and prediction
The match
The Serie B sees Cuiaba take on Ponte Preta on Saturday 3 October, kicking off at 21:00 (WAT) at Arena Pantanal. Cuiaba are 13th with 47 points from 37 games (in the bottom half), while Ponte Preta sit 20th on 15 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 32 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Cuiaba's last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to CRB 0–3 away. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Ponte Preta's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Botafogo SP 0–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.2 per game.
Cuiaba arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 June 2026, finished Ponte Preta 1–2 Cuiaba.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.9 for Cuiaba and 0.3 for Ponte Preta. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 40%, both teams to score at 47%.
Our pre-match pick was Not both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 1.62. Predicted score: Cuiaba 1–0 Ponte Preta. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cuiaba77%fair 1.30 · @1.15
Draw17%fair 5.74 · @7.00
Ponte Preta5%fair 18.36 · @15.00
2.27Expected goals
1.95Cuiaba xG
0.32Ponte Preta xG
47%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–020%
2–020%
3–013%
0–010%
1–16%
2–16%
From our goals model: Cuiaba 1.9 – 0.3 Ponte Preta expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta?
On our numbers Cuiaba have a 77% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ponte Preta 5%.
How many goals will there be in Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta?
Our predicted score is Cuiaba 1–0 Ponte Preta, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta?
Cuiaba vs Ponte Preta (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Arena Pantanal.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.