Santos FC vs Grêmio FBPA, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Grêmio FBPA — Serie A at Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Grêmio FBPA 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wagner Reway
- Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
- Referee Kleber Lucio Gil
- Referee Eder Alexandre
- Referee Thiago Luis Scarascati
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | Botafogo FR | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | Santos FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Coritiba FBC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | Grêmio FBPA | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #16 |
| 21 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 26 | Scored | 20 |
| 29 | Conceded | 23 |
| -3 | GD | -3 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 28% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
39%
Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
Grêmio FBPA this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 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
Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ 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 |
Grêmio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 9 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and Grêmio FBPA are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' Robinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' The Brazil Marinho breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
- 21' A moment of madness from Jobson on 21 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Santos FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' It’s high time Cuca made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' Grêmio FBPA come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' Lucas Silva, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Isaque has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robinho on 46 minute.
- 51' Luiz Fernando is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Santos FC so far.
- 54' A change in the Gremio FBPA ranks — Paulo Miranda exits the field as Rodrigues enters on 54.
- 59' Santos FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Santos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grêmio FBPA backline.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Grêmio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 70' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Bruno Cortez by Diogo Barbosa on 70 minute.
- 73' The Brazil Diego Souza breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-1!
- 75' Time for substitution for Santos FC. Jean Mota is replaced by Madson.
- 78' That is a Yellow card for Gremio FBPA. David Braz will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Sensational shot from Marinho. Santos FC is back in the lead.
- 84' A tactical swap from Gremio FBPA — Everton on, Diego Souza off on 84 minutes.
- 86' Santos FC make a change. Felipe Jonatan trudges off to be replaced by Laercio on 86 minutes.
- 89' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Kaio Jorge is replaced by Lucas Lourenco on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rodrigues on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Santos FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 4
-
3
Felipe Jonatan ↓ Laercio 86'
- 34
- 28
- 21
- 41
- 23
-
9
Kaio Jorge ↓ Lucas Lourenco 89'
- 8
Bench
-
13
Madson ↑ 75'
- 31
- 2
- 44
- 40
-
37
Lucas Lourenco ↑ 89'
- 39
- 38
- 42
- 45
- 36
-
6
Laercio ↑ 86'
Coach
Cuca
Grêmio FBPA Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Maicon 70'
-
12
Bruno Cortez ↓ Diogo Barbosa 70'
-
28
Paulo Miranda ↓ Rodrigues 54'
- 20
- 25
-
29
Diego Souza ↓ Everton 84'
- 19
- 17
- 27
Bench
- 1
-
8
Maicon ↑ 70'
-
11
Everton ↑ 84'
-
32
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 70'
- 2
-
46
Isaque ↑ 46'
-
38
Rodrigues ↑ 54'
- 15
- 39
- 47
- 44
- 37
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Souza | 4 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Everton | 3 |
| Pepe | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Maicon | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Maicon | 2 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Grêmio FBPA xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Grêmio FBPA
53%
Santos FC or Grêmio FBPA
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Grêmio FBPA covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

