Operario backed to see off Ponte Preta at home

Operario lined up in a 4-3-3 in their last league match, with Cao Dantas, Allano and Pereira leading the attack, while Vinicius Diniz provided support from the flank and looked lively throughout. Operario struck early in the first half through Allano, but after falling behind at one stage, they salvaged a point when Vinicius Diniz scored late on.

Ponte Preta used a 3-5-1-1 in their previous league game, with David da Hora leading the line and Elvis supporting as the attacking midfielder. They conceded early, but Elvis converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to level the score. However, they were quickly breached again and could not recover in the second half, eventually losing the match.

Operario will be without midfielder Jean Suruga through injury, while Ponte Preta are missing midfielder Rodrigo Souza. Neither side has any suspension concerns.

Operario drew 2-2 away to Sport Recife in their last league outing, ending a run of four straight league wins. Still, they have won their last three home league matches and look well placed to return to winning ways here.

Ponte Preta lost 2-1 at home to Goias in their previous league game, extending their losing streak in the league to seven matches. Their slump has shown no sign of easing, with plenty of goals conceded, and this away trip against a strong opponent does not look promising.

In the last two meetings between the sides, Operario have one win and one draw. Their most recent win was by a 1-0 scoreline, and the last meeting produced six corners.