EC Vitoria vs Santos FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Vitoria vs Santos FC — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 28 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 27 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | EC Bahia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Ceará SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Apr | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Fluminense FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Ceará SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 May | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Apr | RB Bragantino | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Vitoria | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #8 |
| 33 | Points | 38 |
| 28 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 6 / 13 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 9 |
| 28 | Scored | 41 |
| 42 | Conceded | 40 |
| -14 | GD | +1 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.41 |
| 32% | Win % | 37% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
EC Vitoria are 13th (33 pts). Santos FC are 8th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Vitoria
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/9
46-60
1/2
61-75
5/5
76+
4/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Santos FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
7/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/4
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 8 G | 1 A |
| Matheuzinho | 4 G | 2 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 4 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 11 G | 3 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 3 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Barradao. Ninety minutes of football awaits between EC Vitoria and Santos FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thiago Carpini will be considering his options from the bench.
- 9' Santos FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 14' EC Vitoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 17' Matheuzinho is having his name booked by the referee on 17.
- 18' Magnificent from Guilherme! That is 13 goals in 240 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Santos FC winning 0% of all matches.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' The referee shows EC Vitoria player a card on 29.
- 34' It looks surprising Santos FC does not make any changes. Ze Rafael has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' EC Vitoria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' EC Vitoria ring the changes. Gustavo Mosquito has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Braga to step up.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gabriel Baralhas made 152 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Baralhas on 52.
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 63' Santos FC make a change. Guilherme trudges off to be replaced by Neymar on 63 minutes.
- 64' Santos FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thaciano is hanging Alvaro Barreal on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Santos FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Joao Basso makes way for Luisao at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Santos FC.
- 75' Santos FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 78' Luca Meirelles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Deivid Washington at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' Gabriel Bontempo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Benjamin Rollheiser on 79 minute.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' Janderson Costa gets the nod from EC Vitoria. He replaces Gabriel Baralhas and will look to change the dynamic.
- Santos FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 83
- 79
- 5
- 11
- 3
- 7
- 8
- 44
- 1
- 30
Bench
- 33
- 43
- 38
- 35
- 22
- 10
- 96
- 39
- 2
- 18
- 99
- 66
Coach
Thiago Carpini
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 8
-
3
Joao Basso ↓ Luisao 70'
- 29
-
22
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Thaciano 64'
- 11
- 77
- 32
- 36
- 33
Bench
-
16
Thaciano ↑ 64'
-
100
Neymar ↑ 63'
- 9
- 1
- 13
- 38
- 44
- 20
- 41
-
49
Gabriel Bontempo ↑ 79'
-
25
Luisao ↑ 70'
-
79
Luca Meirelles ↑ 78'
Coach
Cesar Sampaio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rodrygo | 3 |
| Rodrygo | 3 |
| Ramon | 1 |
| Neilton | 1 |
| Renato | 1 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 1 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.05
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
56%
Draw or Santos FC
73%
EC Vitoria or Santos FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

