Guarani v Ponte Preta: derby facts ahead of Saturday’s Paulista clash

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·30 janvier 2026

Guarani v Ponte Preta: derby facts ahead of Saturday’s Paulista clash

This Saturday, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), the Derby Campineiro adds another chapter to its history. Guarani and Ponte Preta face off at Brinco de Ouro da Princesa in a match valid for the sixth round of the Campeonato Paulista. The classic is one of the biggest rivalries in Brazil and is considered the main duel between teams from the country’s interior.

Leading up to the match, Gazeta Esportiva brings you the history of the classic, curiosities, and how the teams are coming into the game.

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The rivals are experiencing different moments in the Paulistão. The home team this Saturday, Guarani, is in fifth place and hasn’t lost in three games. In their last match, Bugre beat Portuguesa away from home 1-0. Ponte is in a delicate situation in the competition. Macaca, who is at the bottom of the table, is coming off a home draw against Noroeste and has only one point in the tournament.

The Beginning of the Rivalry

The two teams faced each other for the first time on March 24, 1912. The result, however, was not recorded and remains a mystery to this day. In 1914, an episode marked the beginning of the rivalry. After a penalty was awarded to Guarani, Ponte’s players threatened to leave the field in protest, which caused a general brawl in the stands and on the streets of Campinas.

In 1916, during the Campeonato Campineiro, a match between the two teams ended with punches being exchanged between players and fans of both clubs.

In 1948, Macaca inaugurated the Moisés Lucarelli stadium and lost to Bugre in the first classic in their new home. Five years later, at the inauguration of Brinco de Ouro da Princesa, Ponte got their revenge and beat the hosts 3-0.

History

This will be the 213th Derby, and the record between the teams is very balanced. Despite not winning any of the four matches last year, Guarani still holds the advantage in the overall history of the rivalry.

Derby Campineiro Statistics

212 matches
71 wins for Guarani
70 draws
70 wins for Ponte Preta
1 match with unknown result
275 goals for Guarani
276 goals for Ponte Preta.

Last Five Encounters

10/11/2025 – Ponte Preta 2×0 Guarani – Série C

09/06/2025 – Guarani 0×1 Ponte Preta – Série C

08/02/2025 – Ponte Preta 1×1 Guarani – Série C

02/09/2025 – Ponte Preta 2×0 Guarani – Paulista

10/20/2024 – Ponte Preta 0×1 Guarani – Série B

Curiosities

First match – March 24, 1912 – unknown result
Biggest win – Guarani 6 x 0 Ponte Preta – June 5, 1960
Top scorer of the classic – Zuza (Ponte Preta) – 17 goals
Player with most classics played – Bruninho (Ponte Preta) – 44 matches
Longest unbeaten run (in matches) – Ponte Preta (16 matches) – 06/27/1979 to 09/02/1984
Longest unbeaten run (in years) – Guarani (15 years) – 06/28/1987 to 10/28/2002
Player with most goals in a single match – Zuza (Ponte Preta) – 4 goals on 07/04/1943
Biggest attendance – 38,948 present for Guarani 2 x 0 Ponte Preta at Pacaembu – 06/03/1979.

Where to watch the Derby Campineiro?

The match will be broadcast on TNT (cable TV) and HBO Max (Streaming).

Match Details

Guarani vs Ponte Preta Competition: Campeonato Paulista Venue: Brinco de Ouro da Princesa, Campinas (SP) Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 4:00 PM (Brasília time) Broadcast: HBO Max and TNT.

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