Santos
- Santos have won 5 and drawn 2 of their last 10 home games in Serie A 2026, averaging 1.50 goals per game scored and 1.20 conceded.
- Santos FC come into Saturday's matchup with Chapecoense SC after a 2-1 away defeat to Botafogo RJ last time out, although they had beaten EC Vitoria 3-1 at home in their previous game in Serie A 2026.
Chapecoense
- Chapecoense are winless away in Serie A 2026 after 9 games, averaging just 0.44 goals per match on the road.
- Chape, meanwhile, are in terrible form, with 1 win and 4 defeats in their last 5 and 4 straight losses overall.
Key Players
However, Santos have an edge in this matchup and their best bet on the night will be Gabriel Barbosa , who has scored 5 of their 10 goals in the last 5 games.
Betting Insights
Santos have the extra quality and that could see them edge out the visitors on Saturday, with the odds reflecting that with the hosts at 1.49 , Chape at 6.2 and the draw at 4.2 .
Prediction
- Coach Cuca has set his men up to control the ball, play with width and keep the tempo controlled, while Lacerda has Chape compact and reactive, with a low-block, transition-heavy style and an overall focus on survival.
- The draw looks a bit short for two relegation-threatened teams and the home result is our preference, given Chape have yet to win on the road in Serie A 2026 this term.
