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Santos

W
L
D
L
W
W

30 May 2026

23:00 (UTC+0)

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0)

3

-

1

FT

Vitoria

W
W
W
L
W
D

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Santos are locked in a desperate battle to escape the Serie A relegation zone, facing Vitoria who are comfortably placed for a Copa Sudamericana spot. This home fixture is absolutely vital for Santos before the World Cup break, with their manager under pressure to deliver consistency.

Home Motivation

High

Santos are highly motivated as they are currently 17th in the Serie A table, which is a relegation spot. They are within 3 points of safety, making this match critical for their survival in the league.

Away Motivation

Medium

Vitoria has medium motivation. They are 11th in the Serie A table, which is a Copa Sudamericana qualification spot. While they are in a good position, they have a confirmed upcoming Copa do Brasil quarter-final fixture against Athletico Paranaense, which may lead to some squad rotation.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

-0.04

xG difference

All comps (EWMA)

-0.55

Santos's xG difference of -0.04 (created 1.27 vs conceded 1.32) is significantly better than Vitoria's -0.55 (created 1.00 vs conceded 1.56) on a recent-form basis, indicating Santos are creating more and conceding less high-quality chances.

1.56

PPG (Serie A at venue)

Serie A AT VENUE

0.38

Santos have averaged 1.7 points per game in their last 10 Serie A home matches, while Vitoria has managed only 0.6 points per game in their last 10 Serie A away matches, highlighting a major disparity in league venue form.

1.51

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.31

On a recent-form basis, Vitoria has a slightly better defensive record, conceding 1.31 goals per game compared to Santos's 1.51 goals per game. However, this may be impacted by Vitoria's significant injuries for this match.

5.06

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.88

Santos win significantly more corners per game, averaging 5.06 compared to Vitoria's 3.88 on a recent-form basis, suggesting more attacking pressure from the home side.

3.57

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.88

Vitoria put slightly more shots on target per game (3.88) compared to Santos (3.57) in recent form, indicating a marginal edge in direct attacking threat.

30%

Win rate % (All comps)

ALL COMPETITIONS (last 10 matc

60%

Vitoria's overall win rate of 60% in their last 10 matches across all competitions is twice that of Santos's 30%, showing Vitoria's stronger recent momentum despite their away league struggles.

Form & Streaks

Santos have won 5 of their last 10 Serie A matches at home (5W,2D,3L in 10), showing a significant home advantage in the league.

Vitoria have a strong overall record of 6 wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions (6W,2D,2L in 10).

Vitoria have struggled significantly away from home in Serie A, with only 1 win in their last 10 away league matches (1W,3D,6L in 10).

Santos have secured a clean sheet in 50% of their last 10 matches at home across all competitions.

Tactical Overview

Santos find themselves in the relegation mire at 17th, making this home match critical for their Serie A survival hopes. Despite manager Cuca's overall points-per-game return being low, the club has trended without defeat for over a month in all competitions, though this includes several draws. Their home form in Serie A shows a decent 5W 2D 3L in the last 10, averaging 1.7 PPG, suggesting a different beast on their own turf. On a recent-form basis, Santos trends at 1.27 xG created per game and concedes 1.32 xG. They'll be without key midfielder Gabriel Menino and star Neymar, among others, which is a significant blow. Vitoria, sitting 11th and aiming to consolidate a Sudamericana spot, arrive with strong overall form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, their away league record is dismal, with 1W 3D 6L in their last 10 Serie A away fixtures, averaging a mere 0.6 PPG. They also face a substantial injury crisis, missing multiple key players including Caca (suspended) and defenders Camutanga and Riccieli, which could severely impact their defensive solidity. Vitoria's recent-form xG created is 1.00 per game, conceding 1.56, highlighting their struggle to create high-quality chances while being vulnerable at the back.

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Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Santos lean on Gabriel Bontempo in midfield, with Lucas Veríssimo, Gonzalo Escobar and Igor Vinícius at the back.

Absences

Gabriel Brazao

Suspended

BAN

Gabriel Menino

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Gustavo Henrique

Red Card

BAN

Joao Schmidt

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Neymar

International duty

OUT

Thaciano

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Vinicius Lira

Knee Injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Santos lean on Gabriel Bontempo in midfield, with Lucas Veríssimo, Gonzalo Escobar and Igor Vinícius at the back.

Absences

Gabriel Brazao

Suspended

BAN

Gabriel Menino

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Gustavo Henrique

Red Card

BAN

Joao Schmidt

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Neymar

International duty

OUT

Thaciano

Hamstring Injury

OUT

Vinicius Lira

Knee Injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Vitoria lean on Renê Sousa in attack, Emmanuel Martínez in midfield, Luan Cândido at the back, with Lucas Arcanjo in goal.

Absences

Anderson

Knee Injury

OUT

Caca

Yellow Cards

BAN

Camutanga

Broken Leg

OUT

A. Cantalapiedra

Personal Reasons

OUT

Dudu

Back Injury

OUT

Edu

Achilles Tendon Injury

OUT

Matheusinho

Injury

OUT

Nathan Mendes

Injury

OUT

R. Ramos

Knee Injury

OUT

Riccieli

Calf Injury

OUT

H. Pedro

Hand Injury

DOUBT

Ramon

Inactive

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

R. Klein

11 matches officiated · 2026/27

average

Cards/G

5.0

avg 5.2

Fouls/G

24.2

avg 27.1

Referee R. Klein has an average strictness profile in Serie A this season. Across 11 games, he averages 4.99 cards per game (4.27 yellow, 0.36 red), which is only slightly below the league average of 5.15 cards per match (-3.1%). Given both teams' recent form of card accumulation (Santos at 2.89 yellow cards per game, Vitoria at 2.54), this referee's consistent but not overly strict approach suggests the Cards Over 3.5 line, with an observed 71.4% model probability, could be in play, especially with the high stakes of the match.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

21C, drizzle (0.1mm)

Temperature

20.8°C

Rain Chance

20%

Wind

10 km/h

Humidity

87%

The weather conditions of 21°C with light drizzle (0.1mm/h) and moderate wind (10 km/h) are not significant enough to impact the game's flow or the betting markets in this top-tier league. Players should find conditions largely agreeable, and the pitch quality will not be a factor.

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