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 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
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 | Sao 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
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' Three points are at stake. Santos FC host Fortaleza EC — let the battle begin!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 7' Emanuel Britez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 7.
- 12' Santos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortaleza EC backline.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Victor Hugo Gomes made 382 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Schmidt argues furiously but the card stands.
- 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lautaro Diaz on 23.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a card on 32.
- 35' Adam Bareiro adds to his 2 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 39' Adonis Frias has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
- 43' It’s a booking for Santos FC player. Luan Peres gets a card.
- 46' A tactical swap from Santos FC — Tiquinho Soares on, Benjamin Rollheiser off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Alvaro Barreal needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' The crowd applauds Jose Herrera as he leaves the pitch. Yago Pikachu steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 67' Neymar gets the nod from Santos FC. He replaces Victor Hugo Gomes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Santos FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' GOAL! Bruno Pacheco fires home to make it 0-2!
- 75' Santos FC ring the changes. Lautaro Diaz has done his job and it is now time for Guilherme to step up.
- 80' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Eros Mancuso makes way for Tinga at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Barbosa. He replaces Pierre on 82 minute.
- 87' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Bruno Pacheco | 2 |
| Imanol Machuca | 2 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 2 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Joao Basso | 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.