Match Summary
Sao Paulo defeated Ponte Preta 2:1. The match was played in Paulista - A1 2020. Goals were scored by Alexandre Pato 9′, Reinaldo 45′, Dawhan 71′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Sao Paulo had 70% possession while Ponte Preta held 30%. Sao Paulo had 22 shots (9 on target) compared to 7 (1 on target) for Ponte Preta. Sao Paulo made 3 substitutions, Ponte Preta made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sao Paulo and Ponte Preta — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Pablo
assist: Vitor Bueno
Match Statistics
Sao Paulo had 70% possession against Ponte Preta's 30%. Sao Paulo registered 22 shots (9 on target) while Ponte Preta managed 7 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–6. Fouls committed: 12–16.
Lineups
Sao Paulo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Fernando Diniz, while Ponte Preta deployed a 4-2-3-1 under João Brigatti.
Defensive Solidity
Sao Paulo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Ponte Preta's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sao Paulo field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Ponte Preta's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sao Paulo start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Ponte Preta averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sao Paulo have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Ponte Preta show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sao Paulo and Ponte Preta have met 1 times — Sao Paulo won 0, Ponte Preta won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Ponte Preta leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026