Santos FC vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Santos FC vs CA Mineiro — Serie A .
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Grêmio FBPA | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Jun | Fluminense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jun | EC Juventude | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jun | Ceará SC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | Santos FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Jun | Ceará SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jun | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jun | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | CA Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #9 |
| 21 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 8 |
| 26 | Scored | 22 |
| 29 | Conceded | 23 |
| -3 | GD | -1 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 28% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). CA Mineiro are 9th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
CA Mineiro
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Para suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Joao Paulo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Santos FC and CA Mineiro are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and CA Mineiro are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Keno, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' international Federico Zaracho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' A quiet spell here at . Santos FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' A goal from the Brazil international Jean Mota! He fires home on 57 to make it 1-0!
- 58' It is a substitution in CA Mineiro team. Hyoran is replaced by Felipe Felicio on 58 minute.
- 59' Time for substitution for CA Mineiro. Jair is replaced by Federico Zaracho.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for CA Mineiro. Allan will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' The referee shows Santos FC player a Yellow card on 67.
- 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Guilherme Arana.
- 68' The crowd applauds Gabriel Pirani as he leaves the pitch. Carlos Sanchez steps in for Santos FC.
- 69' Luiz Filipe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keno on 69 minute.
- 74' Santos FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Mineiro's shape.
- 79' Santos FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' The Santos FC bench stirs into life. Ivonei Junior is withdrawn and Vinicius gets his opportunity.
- 82' The CA Mineiro bench stirs into life. Tche Tche is withdrawn and Calebe gets his opportunity.
- 85' Madson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Para on 85 minute.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Santos FC. Marcos Guilherme will be fuming at that decision.
- Santos FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 21
- 3
- 34
- 41
- 9
- 23
-
20
Gabriel Pirani ↓ Carlos Sanchez 68'
- 2
-
15
Ivonei Junior ↓ Vinicius 81'
Bench
-
13
Madson ↑ 85'
-
7
Carlos Sanchez ↑ 68'
- 1
- 22
- 36
- 30
- 27
-
17
Vinicius ↑ 81'
- 28
- 42
- 25
- 49
Coach
Fernando Diniz
CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 22
-
8
Jair ↓ Federico Zaracho 59'
- 30
-
20
Hyoran ↓ Felipe Felicio 58'
- 2
- 29
- 13
- 37
-
11
Keno ↓ Luiz Filipe 69'
- 7
Bench
- 16
-
25
Mariano ↑ 69'
- 41
-
28
Felipe Felicio ↑ 58'
- 31
-
27
Calebe ↑ 82'
- 34
- 48
-
15
Federico Zaracho ↑ 59'
- 40
- 5
-
43
Luiz Filipe ↑ 69'
Coach
Cuca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Oliveira | 4 |
| Ignacio Fernandez | 4 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Ricardo Oliveira | 2 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Raniel | 2 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
76%
Draw or CA Mineiro
50%
Santos FC or CA Mineiro
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

