Avai and Ponte Preta 1/1 to draw Sunday’s Brazilian Serie A clash

Competition: Brazilian Serie A
Market: Avai and Ponte Preta to draw
Odds: 1/1 @ William Hill

Avai welcome Ponte Preta to the Ressacada in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday evening, in a game that could be close to call given the two sides have been inconsistent of late. Avai have drawn 50% of their home games this season while Ponte Preta have picked up two draws in their last four away outings.

As for the hosts, Claudinei Oliveira’s Avai side are currently 19th in the Brazilian Serie A with eight points from 10 games this season, having won one and drawn one of their previous five overall. Avai seldom lose at home but also seldom win, having drawn half their games at the Ressacada.

Gilson Kleina’s Ponte Preta side find themselves 11th in the division with 14 points, coming off the back of two wins and a draw from their last five. Away from home, Ponte Preta have pick up just two points on the road this season but could well contain Avai given their lack of goals.

The hosts have scored just five goals, albeit only shipping 13 goals in 10 games. Ponte Preta have only scored twice on the road themselves. As a result, William Hill are giving odds of 1/1 for Avai and Ponte Preta 1/1 to draw.

Bet: Avai and Ponte Preta 1/1 to draw Sunday’s Brazilian Serie A clash @ 6/4 with William Hill >>