Ponte Preta vs Londrina prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis

The hosts are likely to win

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 17 May 2026, 09:44

Tournament Serie B Brazil

Date & kick-off time 18 may 2026, 18:00

In the 9th round of Brazil's Serie B on May 19, 2026, Ponte Preta will face Londrina. Both teams need to improve their situation and are hoping for success in this head-to-head encounter.

Ponte Preta vs Londrina: Team News and Expert Analysis

The Campinas club was a Copa Sudamericana finalist in 2013. However, their form declined so much that only last season did they win Serie C. Nonetheless, they quickly exited the cup this year and have mostly struggled in the league, although in the second half of April they claimed consecutive wins over Avai and America Mineiro. Afterwards, however, they lost 0-3 away to Sao Bernardo. Against Sport Recife, they conceded the same number of goals, though at least managed a consolation goal.

The team from Parana state also returned to Serie B following the 2025 season, but finished second. Their results have been even less impressive: despite starting with four points from their first two matches, they then only managed a goalless draw with Ceara among a string of defeats. They also lost to Sao Bernardo.

The division newcomer playing at home averages 0.75 goals scored per match, conceding 1.25. Their fellow promotee from Serie C scores about one goal per game while conceding 1.75.

Previous Matches: Ponte Preta vs Londrina

In the last four meetings, Ponte Preta has won three times with one draw.

This is a rare case where the home team is a clear favorite. We believe they will win this football match (odds – 2.10).

Ponte Preta vs Londrina: Key Statistics and Trends

• Ponte Preta has lost their last two matches
• Londrina has lost five of their last six games

Ponte Preta vs Londrina: Probable Starting Lineups

Ponte Preta plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Diogo Silva – Kevisson, Mario Silva, Cunha, Thalis – Bryan, Lima, Murillo – Felipe, Potkerr, Tavares

Londrina plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Kozlinski – Kevin, Wallace, Yago Lincoln, Weverton – Chimbinho, Luiz, Oliveira – Teles, Bruno Santos, Rodrigues

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Our Pick

Game Prediction Londrina EC to Win

2.1

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Benjamin Mcneil

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He is an analyst in the world of football who doesn't mind adding to his budget with a lucky bet, something he has been doing for the last 10 years. I don't believe in luck, but I believe that the motivation of the opponents and their kit plays a big role, and any sensation is explainable. I prefer to play cautiously, because it is better to win 5 out of 5 bets at odds of 1.6-1.7 than to lose 2 out of 3 bets at odds of 2.2.

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