Pinheiros vs Franca Prediction
π Pinheiros are set to host Sesi Franca in Game 3 of the NBB Finals on their home court. The opening two clashes went the way of the visitors, putting them just one win away from clinching the Brazilian championship title. Can Pinheiros turn the tide in this crucial showdown? Weβll find out soon enough, but first, letβs break down the matchup and deliver a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical analysis of previous official games between the teams EC Pinheiros and Sesi Franca:
- played 41 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 12 for today's home team and 29 for the guests;
- the home team averages 78.29 points per match, the guests - 84.73;
- average total match points - 163.02.
The last confrontation took place on 02 June 2026 at the venue of EC Pinheiros and ended with a score of 75:78.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
EC Pinheiros Team Overview
Pinheiros head into this clash with inconsistent recent form, recording three wins and two losses in their last five outings. Over their past ten games, however, they have racked up seven victories, signaling a solid run throughout the past month. On the season, the team averages 85.5 points per game while conceding 75.5, but over the last ten games, both numbers have ticked up slightly: they are putting up 85.2 points and allowing 80.2.
Their biggest strength lies in home-court performances-Pinheiros consistently break the 80-point mark in their own arena, achieving this in nine of their last ten home games. This is largely thanks to their up-tempo offense and efficient finishing around the rim. The big question: can they turn the tide in a finals series that so far hasnβt gone their way?
Match Results: EC Pinheiros
Sesi Franca Team Overview
Sesi Franca are in impressive form, having claimed four wins from their last five games, including a convincing victory over Pinheiros in their most recent outing. Over their previous ten matchups, they have secured seven victories and suffered just three defeats-an indicator of the visitorsβ consistency, even amid the intensity of playoff basketball.
While their season average stands at a lofty 88.2 points per game, Franca have managed just 77 points per contest across their last ten fixtures. On the defensive end, however, they remain solid, conceding only 74.2 points on average. Away from home, Sesi Franca boast a remarkable record, winning fifteen of their last sixteen road games-thanks largely to disciplined defense and effective game management.
Match Results: Sesi Franca
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 3; for the visitors on the road - 17;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.2;
- Today's home team averages 18.41, while the visitors average 21.78.
First Quarter Stats: EC Pinheiros (home) vs Sesi Franca (away)
- Tournament matches played: 24 vs 26;
- Number of wins: 14 (58.33%) vs 15 (57.69%);
- Number of losses: 6 (25%) vs 11 (42.31%);
- Number of draws: 4 (16.67%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 22.25 vs 21.88;
- Average points conceded: 19.25 vs 21.19.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 5;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 41.2 (scored - 19.7, conceded - 21.5) vs 41.1 (scored - 20.9, conceded - 20.2).
- EC Pinheiros lost the 1st quarter in 14 of last 15 home games against Sesi Franca.
- EC Pinheiros lost the 1st quarter in 13 of last 14 home games against Sesi Franca (Brazil League).
- EC Pinheiros lost the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 games against Sesi Franca (Brazil League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 41;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 29.
Statistics: EC Pinheiros vs Sesi Franca
- number of tournament matches played: 38 vs 38;
- number of wins: 39 (78%) vs 43 (81.13%);
- number of losses: 11 (22%) vs 10 (18.87%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 22;
- number of away wins for the away team: 22.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 7;
- number of losses: 3 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- EC Pinheiros won with a +3.5 points handicap in last 22 home games (Brazil League).
- EC Pinheiros won with a +3.5 points handicap in last 11 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 78.29, for the away team - 84.73;
- average total points in H2H matches - 163.02.
Statistics: EC Pinheiros vs Sesi Franca
- average total in the tournament: 161.02 vs 164.62;
- average total points scored: 85.5 vs 88.23;
- average total points conceded: 75.52 vs 76.4;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 43.64 vs 45.87;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.18 vs 42.15;
- EC Pinheiros: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87.71;
- Sesi Franca: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.54;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 85.2 (home - 89.75) vs 77 (away - 76.75).
- EC Pinheiros have scored under 78.5 points in 8 of last 9 games against Sesi Franca (Brazil League).
- EC Pinheiros have scored under 78.5 points in 6 of last 7 home games against Sesi Franca (Brazil League).
β Editorial Prediction
Both sides boast solid defensive units and prefer to dictate the tempo whenever they square off, a trend reflected in their head-to-head stats, which consistently feature low-scoring affairs. In fact, nine of their last ten meetings have finished with a combined total under 161.5 points-clear evidence of tightly contested battles where neither offense manages to take control, despite both clubsβ elite status this season. We expect this crucial clash to follow a similar pattern and stay under the line. Our pick: total under 163.5.
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