Santos FC vs Avai FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Wagner Reway
- Referee Ivan Carlos Bohn
- Referee Fabio Pereira
- Referee Rafael Gomes Felix da Silva
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul | Avai FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jul | EC Bahia | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | Ceará SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul | Santos FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Jul | Goiás EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jul | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 4 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Santos FC launch into their encounter with Avai FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 9' Derlis Gonzalez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Santos FC are in front.
- 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Santos FC that had 286 games and scored 356 goals.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alison on 15.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Avai FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Joao Paulo does the damage! The net is bulging and Avai FC surge ahead!
- 33' What a strike from Carlos Sanchez! The score is 2-1.
- 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 43' Santos FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Santos FC make a change. Alison trudges off to be replaced by Felipe Jonatan on 46 minutes.
- 51' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marquinhos Silva on 51 minutes.
- 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leo Morais.
- 57' Another change for Avai FC made on 57 minute. Gustavo Ferrareis leaves to be changed by Caio Paulista.
- 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' The crowd applauds Yeferson Soteldo as he leaves the pitch. Marinho steps in for Santos FC.
- 68' A tactical swap from Avai FC — Gege on, Bruno Savio off on 68 minutes.
- 73' Avai FC is showing some good football. However, Avai FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fernando Uribe.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Felipe Jonatan makes it 3-1.
- 83' Santos FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 83.
- 85' Santos FC make a change. Derlis Gonzalez trudges off to be replaced by Jean Mota on 85 minutes.
- 90' It looks surprising Avai FC does not make any changes. Gustavo Ferrareis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Santos FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 7
- 6
- 4
- 21
-
5
Alison ↓ Felipe Jonatan 46'
- 27
-
17
Derlis Gonzalez ↓ Jean Mota 85'
- 26
-
10
Yeferson Soteldo ↓ Marinho 65'
Bench
-
11
Marinho ↑ 65'
- 9
-
36
Felipe Jonatan ↑ 46'
- 25
- 1
- 33
- 2
-
41
Jean Mota ↑ 85'
- 19
- 20
- 44
- 40
Coach
Jorge Sampaoli
Avai FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 3
- 7
- 97
- 33
-
23
Igor Fernandes ↓ Julinho 46'
- 96
- 1
- 19
- 27
-
18
Bruno Savio ↓ Gege 68'
Bench
- 10
- 9
- 30
- 28
-
70
Caio Paulista ↑ 57'
- 63
-
26
Julinho ↑ 46'
- 83
- 14
-
20
Gege ↑ 68'
Coach
Alberto Valentim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Joao Paulo | 2 |
| Bissoli | 2 |
| Raniele | 1 |
| Felipe Jonatan | 1 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 1 |
| Derlis Gonzalez | 1 |
| Marinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Avai FC xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Avai FC
37%
Santos FC or Avai FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.9%
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Avai FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Avai FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

