Franca vs Pinheiros Prediction 31 May 2026
π Sesi Franca host Pinheiros in the opening game of the playoff finals of the Brazilian Championship. Both teams have enjoyed a truly impressive season and fully deserve their place in this decisive showdown. Who will strike first in the battle for the title? Bookmakers give Sesi Franca a slight edge thanks to home-court advantage, but overall, these sides are evenly matched in terms of quality. Letβs break down the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
πStatistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Sesi Franca and EC Pinheiros:
- played 39 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 27 for today's home team and 12 for the guests;
- the home team averages 84.97 points per match, the guests - 78.51;
- average total match points - 163.49.
The last confrontation took place on 28 January 2026 at the venue of EC Pinheiros and ended with a score of 82:79.
Head-to-head statistics Franca - Pinheiros
Sesi Franca Team Overview
Franca have been putting together a confident campaign this season, racking up 41 wins against just 10 losses. They have claimed six victories in their last ten outings-a solid run, though not without its blemishes. Over the course of the season, Franca have averaged an impressive 88.5 points per game while conceding 76.4. However, in their last ten contests, those numbers have dipped to 80 scored and 75.4 allowed-a typical trend as the playoffs intensify.
The teamβs offensive tempo has noticeably slowed in the knockout rounds, but their defense remains disciplined and organized-opponents rarely manage to break the 80-point barrier. That defensive solidity proved crucial in the semifinals, where Franca edged past a resilient Brasilia side, clinching the series 3-2 with a gritty 68-66 win in the decisive game. Itβs clear that Francaβs offense will need to step up significantly if they are to prevail in the finals.
Match Results: Sesi Franca
EC Pinheiros Team Overview
Pinheiros are currently the in-form side among the leagueβs elite, having racked up nine wins in their last ten outings and riding a fresh streak of four victories in their past five games. This momentum gives the squad plenty of confidence heading into the decisive stretch of the season.
The team boasts impressive offensive firepower, averaging 85.9 points per game on the season-and that figure has climbed to 88.7 over their recent run, even as their defensive numbers have dipped slightly (conceding 80.1 per game). Pinheirosβ main strength lies in their consistent shooting, which holds up even against defensively solid opponents. In the semifinals, they dispatched Corinthians Paulista with authority, winning the series 3-1.
Match Results: EC Pinheiros
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 14; for the visitors on the road - 4;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 39.9;
- Today's home team averages 21.77, while the visitors average 18.13.
First Quarter Stats: Sesi Franca (home) vs EC Pinheiros (away)
- Tournament matches played: 26 vs 25;
- Number of wins: 17 (65.38%) vs 11 (44%);
- Number of losses: 8 (30.77%) vs 13 (52%);
- Number of draws: 1 (3.85%) vs 1 (4%).
- Average points scored: 23.69 vs 21.84;
- Average points conceded: 19.77 vs 20.56.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 7;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 41.4 (scored - 21.8, conceded - 19.6) vs 40.8 (scored - 19.2, conceded - 21.6).
- Sesi Franca won the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 home games against EC Pinheiros (Brazil League).
- Sesi Franca won the 1st quarter in last 8 games against EC Pinheiros (Brazil League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 39;
- number of wins for the home team - 27, for the away team - 12.
Statistics: Sesi Franca vs EC Pinheiros
- number of tournament matches played: 38 vs 38;
- number of wins: 41 (80.39%) vs 39 (81.25%);
- number of losses: 10 (19.61%) vs 9 (18.75%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 20;
- number of away wins for the away team: 17.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 9;
- number of losses: 4 vs 1;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 5.
- EC Pinheiros won with a +1.5 points handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Brazil League).
- EC Pinheiros won with a +1.5 points handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Brazil League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 84.97, for the away team - 78.51;
- average total points in H2H matches - 163.49.
Statistics: Sesi Franca vs EC Pinheiros
- average total in the tournament: 165.04 vs 161.31;
- average total points scored: 88.55 vs 85.98;
- average total points conceded: 76.49 vs 75.33;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 45.94 vs 43.94;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.39 vs 41.33;
- Sesi Franca: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 90.15;
- EC Pinheiros: average total points scored away in the tournament - 83.88;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 80 (home - 79) vs 88.7 (away - 84.67).
- Sesi Franca have scored over 82.5 points in 8 of last 9 home games against EC Pinheiros (Brazil League).
β Editorial Prediction
The game promises to be a fast-paced showdown, with plenty of inside scoring and a high number of possessions, driven by the offensive firepower on both sides and the impressive form of the visitors. Pinheiros have been fearless on offense for over a month now, surpassing the 79.5-point mark in ten of their last eleven NBB outings-a trend that could very well shape the narrative here, even against Sesi Francaβs relatively solid defense. We believe Pinheirosβ potent attack will keep them competitive, even on the road. Our pick: Pinheiros with a +5.5 handicap.No comments
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