
Brasileiro Serie A
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- Urbano Caldeira
Santos FC SPvs
EC Vitoria BA
- L
- D
- D
- W
- D
- L
- W
- L
- L
- L
Brasileiro Serie A
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- Urbano Caldeira
- Final outcome
- Both team to score
A Storied Rivalry at the Vila Belmiro
As the sun sets over the historic Vila Belmiro, Santos FC SP prepares to host EC Vitoria BA in what promises to be a captivating encounter. The two teams, each with their own storied pasts, find themselves at different crossroads. Santos, despite their recent relegation woes, remains a formidable force at home, especially against Vitoria, whom they have bested in 8 of their last 11 meetings at this venue. The absence of fans due to recent sanctions might dampen the atmosphere, but the stakes remain high.
Santos' Resilience Amidst Challenges
Santos FC SP has been navigating turbulent waters recently, with the club's first-ever relegation still fresh in memory. The return of Neymar was a beacon of hope, yet his recent hamstring injury has cast a shadow over the team's attacking prowess. Despite these setbacks, Santos has shown remarkable resilience, particularly at home, where they have not lost to Vitoria in their last 11 encounters. The team has been focusing on nurturing young talent, a strategy that has historically paid dividends for the club.
Vitoria's Away Day Blues
EC Vitoria BA, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, especially on the road. Their away form has been abysmal, with no wins in their last 11 away matches and a string of five consecutive losses. The team's defensive frailties have been exposed time and again, and their tendency to collect red cards has further compounded their woes. Despite having standout performers like Renato Kayzer De Souza, who has netted 7 goals this season, Vitoria's inability to convert away opportunities into points remains a significant concern.
Prediction and Key Factors
Given the historical dominance of Santos at home against Vitoria and the latter's poor away form, the scales tip heavily in favor of a home victory. Santos' ability to score late goals, particularly between the 76th and 90th minutes, could prove decisive. While both teams have struggled to find the net consistently, the likelihood of both teams scoring seems slim, especially with Vitoria's recent scoring drought on the road. Expect Santos to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a win, potentially with a clean sheet.
Brasileiro Serie APredictions
Brasileiro Serie A
PL | GD | PTS | ||
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1 | ![]() | 27 | 28 | 61 |
2 | ![]() | 27 | 40 | 58 |
3 | ![]() | 28 | 20 | 53 |
4 | 28 | 17 | 49 | |
5 | ![]() | 28 | 11 | 43 |
6 | ![]() | 26 | 4 | 43 |
7 | ![]() | 26 | 1 | 38 |
8 | ![]() | 27 | 3 | 38 |
9 | ![]() | 28 | 2 | 36 |
10 | ![]() | 28 | -9 | 36 |
11 | 27 | 2 | 35 | |
12 | ![]() | 27 | -5 | 33 |
13 | ![]() | 27 | -5 | 33 |
14 | ![]() | 28 | -6 | 33 |
15 | ![]() | 27 | -8 | 32 |
16 | ![]() | 27 | -10 | 31 |
17 | ![]() | 27 | -18 | 25 |
18 | ![]() | 27 | -16 | 24 |
19 | ![]() | 27 | -30 | 23 |
20 | ![]() | 27 | -21 | 17 |