As of late April 2026, the teams show differing early-season momentum:
: 5The most recent competitive encounters occurred in 2023, where Criciúma won their home match and played to a draw at Ponte Preta. Match Statistics (April 2026) Ponte Preta (Last 5) Criciúma (Last 5) Record 1W - 1D - 3L 2W - 1D - 2L Recent Result 1–0 vs América-MG 3–1 vs CRB Current Rank Sources: ESPN , Flashscore, FotMob. Ponte Preta vs Criciuma
: Recently secured a 3–1 victory over CRB on April 26. Analysts from Sofascore currently rank them in 10th place in the Série B standings. As of late April 2026, the teams show
: The return leg is scheduled to take place at Criciúma's home ground, Estádio Heriberto Hülse , on October 31, 2026 . Current Standings & Recent Form Analysts from Sofascore currently rank them in 10th
Historically, these matches are often closely contested. Over their last 10 meetings, the record shows: : 2 Criciúma Wins : 3
: Coming off a 1–0 win against América-MG on April 24. Despite this result, they are positioned lower in the table, currently ranked 18th . Historical Head-to-Head (H2H)
: Ponte Preta will host Criciúma at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli on July 11, 2026 , with kickoff expected around 13:00 local time .