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May 27, 2026, 12:01 AM
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It is a do-or-die finale for Santos at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira, where they must secure three points to keep their knockout hopes alive. Deportivo Cuenca arrives as the gatekeeper, sitting in second place and needing only to maintain their compact defensive structure to eliminate the Brazilian giants.
Home Motivation
High
Santos must win to avoid an early continental exit; they are currently bottom but only three points behind the qualification spots heading into the final matchday.
Away Motivation
High
Deportivo Cuenca sits in a promotion spot and knows that avoiding defeat against the group's bottom side will likely secure their path forward.
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Home
Metric
Away
1.45
xG created per game
All comps (EWMA)
1.21
Santos is trending at a higher xG creation in recent form, though both teams are currently below the league avg of 2.32
30%
Clean sheet %
Last 10 matches
50%
Deportivo Cuenca has kept twice as many clean sheets as Santos in their last 10 overall matches
3.27
Shots on target per game
All comps (EWMA)
4.31
Despite the Elo gap, Cuenca is producing a higher recent-form average of shots on target compared to Santos
2.38
GK saves per game
All comps (EWMA)
3.37
F. Ferrero has been more active, averaging 3.37 saves in recent matches, crucial for a team playing on the back foot
1.2
Points Per Game (PPG)
Last 10 matches
1.6
Deportivo Cuenca has been more clinical in collecting points across their last 10 matches compared to the hosts
Form & Streaks
Deportivo Cuenca has been efficient on the road, winning 5 of their last 10 matches at away venues
Santos has struggled for consistency, securing only 2 wins and 6 draws in their last 10 matches across all competitions
The defensive discipline of Deportivo Cuenca is evident with a 50% clean sheet rate in their last 10 matches
Tactical Overview
This Group Stage closer finds Santos under immense pressure to reverse a run where they have only won two of their last 10 matches across all competitions. Their home form has been equally shaky, managing just three wins in their last 10 at venue, including a heavy 3-0 loss to Coritiba recently. Deportivo Cuenca holds the tactical advantage of a result, and their away record supports a defensive masterclass, having kept clean sheets in 60% of their last 10 road trips. While the model favors the hosts, the absence of Neymar and the suspension of defensive anchor Lucas Veríssimo leaves a void in both boxes. Santos will look to the return of B. Rollheiser and Á. Barreal to spark an attack that produced a 2-2 draw with San Lorenzo but failed to score in their last meeting with Deportivo Cuenca, a 1-0 defeat just a month ago.
Match Context
Lineup Updates
Based on reports
Key Players
For Santos, Benjamín Rollheiser returns from a muscle problem and is available to start, providing an important attacking option. Christian Oliva, a key midfielder, has trained without restriction and is expected to be in the squad, contributing to central control. While a definitive lineup isn't confirmed, the team will look to its available playmakers to secure a crucial home victory.
Absences
Neymar
right calf oedema
Lucas Veríssimo
accumulated yellow cards (three)
João Schmidt
thigh/hamstring injury
Thaciano
thigh/hamstring injury
Gabriel Menino
thigh injury
Home
Key Players
For Santos, Benjamín Rollheiser returns from a muscle problem and is available to start, providing an important attacking option. Christian Oliva, a key midfielder, has trained without restriction and is expected to be in the squad, contributing to central control. While a definitive lineup isn't confirmed, the team will look to its available playmakers to secure a crucial home victory.
Absences
Neymar
right calf oedema
Lucas Veríssimo
accumulated yellow cards (three)
João Schmidt
thigh/hamstring injury
Thaciano
thigh/hamstring injury
Gabriel Menino
thigh injury
Away
Key Players
Deportivo Cuenca's strength lies in their defensive discipline and ability to play on the break. Goalkeeper F. Ferrero is a reliable presence, while M. Maccari anchors the midfield, facilitating transitions. David González is expected to be a key player for his energy and attacking threat, with J. Ordoñez providing crucial movement to penetrate defenses.
Absences
Absence information is not yet available. Check back closer to kickoff for confirmed lineups.
Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.
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