Ceará
- Ceará have been solid under coach Léo Condé.
- A compact, disciplined team, they have 31 points and have been climbing up the Serie A table.
- This recent run should be considered when looking for Ceara SC CE vs Santos FC Sao Paulo betting tips, as Ceara have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five competitive matches.
Santos
- A 1-0 away win at Sao Paulo last weekend was a perfect example of what his side are capable of right now and Antonio Galeano’s pace and directness from the right wing makes him one of their top scorers, with Pedro Henrique leading the line.
- Juan Pablo Vojvoda took over in late August and has brought an attacking structure to the team that likes to press high, move the ball quickly and overload the wings.
- Tomás Rincón is a key man in a similar way to Sobral, bringing steel and experience to the first team in a position where he can break up counters and dictate the tempo.
- Vojvoda has used Guilherme as a key goalscorer for Santos in 2025.
Head-to-Head
- Santos have won nine of the last 19 clashes.
- Ceara have won three and seven matches have been drawn since 2010 in all competitions.
Key Players
- Fernando Sobral anchors the midfield with his high work rate and intensity.
- Lucas Mugni is a good number 10 and has the ability to open up a game or deliver from set pieces.
- Antonio Galeano's pace and directness from the right wing make him one of Santos' top scorers.
- Pedro Henrique leads the line for Santos.
- Tomás Rincón brings steel and experience to break up counters and dictate the tempo.
- Neymar's input is vital for Santos.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have Ceará 2.25, Draw 3.1 and Santos 3.5.
- The draw at 3.1 seems a little short for a team that are pushing for Copa Sudamericana qualification and have home advantage.
- For those looking for the best Ceara SC CE vs Santos FC Sao Paulo betting tips, the under 2.5 goals market is very over-layed at 1.49.
- Additionally, our Ceara SC CE vs Santos FC Sao Paulo betting tips suggest factoring in the warm, humid conditions in Fortaleza, which can take a toll on visiting sides towards the end of the game.
Prediction
- Our Ceara SC CE vs Santos FC Sao Paulo prediction is that a draw seems the more likely outcome with the visitors battling for survival in the second half of the 2025 season.
- Ceará’s organisation and fitness suggest 1-1 is a probable scoreline, with a possible 2-0 win if they can lock down the center and hit on the counter.
- The Ceara SC CE vs Santos FC Sao Paulo betting tips indicate that both teams need points, but home advantage and conditioning favour Ceará to edge it.
