Santos FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | EC Vitoria | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Ceará SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Oct | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Santos FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | CR Flamengo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | EC Juventude | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | São Paulo FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
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
2/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
9/8
46-60
7/4
61-75
3/4
76+
11/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 15 G | 4 A |
| Neymar | 8 G | 3 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Santos FC have kicked off against Fortaleza EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Eros Mancuso has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 7' Emanuel Britez was booked on 7.
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Santos FC that had 298 games and scored 375 goals.
- 17' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' That looks like a foul for a card for Joao Schmidt.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Lautaro Diaz argues furiously but the card stands.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Juan Vojvoda will be considering his options from the bench.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a card for Tomas Pochettino.
- 35' Magnificent from Adam Bareiro! That is 20 goals in 200 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 39' Santos FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Luan Peres is booked for Santos FC — card on 43.
- 46' Another change for Santos FC made on 46 minute. Benjamin Rollheiser leaves to be changed by Tiquinho Soares.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Adonis Frias has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' Yago Pikachu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jose Herrera on 65 minute.
- 67' Neymar is replacing Victor Hugo Gomes for the Santos FC side.
- 72' Argentina international Alvaro Barreal has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 74' Bruno Pacheco adds to his 1 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 75' The whistle greets Lautaro Diaz as he departs to be replaced by Guilherme.
- 80' Pablo Barbosa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 81' Eros Mancuso makes way for Tinga at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
- 82' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Pierre departs to be replaced by Pablo Barbosa.
- 87' Lucas Sasha needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- The points are shared — Santos FC 1-1 Fortaleza EC. Honours even.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 6
- 18
-
5
Joao Schmidt ↓ Willian Arao 46'
- 31
-
22
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Robson Junior 46'
- 77
- 32
- 98
-
29
Victor Hugo Gomes ↓ Neymar 67'
-
19
Lautaro Diaz ↓ Guilherme 75'
Bench
-
15
Willian Arao ↑ 46'
-
10
Neymar ↑ 67'
- 8
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 46'
-
11
Guilherme ↑ 75'
- 12
- 21
- 23
- 17
- 44
- 49
-
7
Robson Junior ↑ 46'
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 88
- 33
-
27
Adam Bareiro ↓ Moises 75'
- 3
- 26
-
14
Eros Mancuso ↓ Tinga 81'
-
30
Pierre ↓ Pablo Barbosa 82'
-
80
Jose Herrera ↓ Yago Pikachu 65'
- 12
Bench
-
22
Yago Pikachu ↑ 65'
- 20
-
16
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 65'
- 18
- 23
- 13
- 9
-
2
Tinga ↑ 81'
- 91
-
70
Pablo Barbosa ↑ 82'
-
96
Moises ↑ 75'
- 34
Coach
Martin Palermo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington Paulista | 3 |
| Bruno Pacheco | 2 |
| Imanol Machuca | 2 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Osvaldo | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or Fortaleza EC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
65%
Santos FC or Fortaleza EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.