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Santos vs Palmeiras: Title Chasers Visit a Rejuvenated Santos in Serie A
In a crucial Serie A fixture, Santos host league leaders Palmeiras. While Palmeiras have been dominant all season, Santos arrive in strong recent form, particularly at home, setting up a fascinating tactical battle.
This match pits Palmeiras' established attacking prowess against a Santos side that has recently rediscovered its scoring touch, particularly in home fixtures. Santos' recent home games have shown a willingness to push forward with a high volume of shots and possession, suggesting they might try to set a high tempo. Palmeiras, despite their overall dominance, have shown some vulnerability in their recent away matches, conceding more goals than usual. The visitors will likely rely on their superior efficiency in front of goal, while Santos will hope their renewed attacking verve, coupled with a potentially compact home defence, can disrupt Palmeiras' rhythm.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Santos' home games average 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded, while their recent form shows 1.7 goals scored and only 0.3 conceded.
- • Palmeiras boast a 60.9% win rate for the season, scoring an average of 1.8 goals per game.
- • Despite overall strong defensive stats, Palmeiras have conceded 1.7 goals on average in their last three matches.
AI Prediction
Palmeiras are the stronger side statistically over the season, but Santos' recent home form and overall upturn in results cannot be ignored. The odds suggest a tight contest, with Palmeiras slight favorites but bookmakers not dismissing a draw. Santos' recent defensive fragility at home (1.3 conceded on average) combined with Palmeiras' strong attack, and Santos' own recent scoring surge, points towards both teams finding the net. Given both teams' scoring records and recent trends, this feels like a high-scoring encounter that could easily end level.
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Team recent
Santos Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Bahia | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Corinthians | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Mirassol | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Vasco DA Gama | 3 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Chapecoense-sc | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Botafogo | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Vitoria | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Gremio | 2 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Coritiba | 0 - 3 | - |
Santos have endured a mixed season overall, hovering around the mid-table mark with a tendency to draw games. However, their home form presents a much rosier picture, boasting a respectable win percentage and scoring nearly as many as they concede at home. Recent form has seen a significant upturn, with two wins and a draw in their last three overall, including a commanding performance in their most recent home outing where they dominated possession and shots. They seem to have found a new gear, especially in front of their own fans.
Palmeiras Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Mirassol | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Vasco DA Gama | 4 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Fluminense | 2 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Internacional | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Vitoria | 4 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Chapecoense-sc | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Flamengo | 3 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Cruzeiro | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Remo | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Santos | 1 - 1 | - |
Palmeiras have been the benchmark in Serie A, with an impressive win rate and a robust scoring record that dwarfs their defensive frailties. Their overall stats paint a picture of a team consistently finding the net while keeping opponents largely at bay. While their home record is outstanding, their away form is still very strong, with half of their games on the road ending in victory. Despite a recent dip in form where they've only won one of their last three, their ability to score heavily remains evident, though they conceded more in that recent spell.
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