Santos FC vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Santos FC vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A at Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- SE Palmeiras 34 games · 73 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Flavio Rodrigues De Souza
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee
10 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | CR Vasco da Gama | 34 | 44 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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 | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | SC Recife | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | EC Bahia | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Santos FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | CA Paranaense | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | Goiás EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | SE Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 47 | Points | 73 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 21 / 10 / 3 |
| 50 | Scored | 62 |
| 49 | Conceded | 23 |
| +1 | GD | +39 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 2.15 |
| 35% | Win % | 62% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
47%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
Santos FC are 9th (47 pts). SE Palmeiras are 2nd (73 pts).
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
SE Palmeiras
0-15
8/2
16-30
6/1
31-45
7/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
6/5
■ 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 |
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 10 G | 7 A |
| Mauricio | 10 G | 1 A |
| Jhon Arias | 6 G | 3 A |
| Vitor Roque | 5 G | 1 A |
| Allan | 4 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Santos FC are looking to make home advantage count against SE Palmeiras.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cuca will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with SE Palmeiras winning 0% of all matches.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' SE Palmeiras has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 2 meetings.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yeferson Soteldo.
- 27' Felipe Jonatan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 32' SE Palmeiras looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Jose Manuel Lopez scoring 1 goals.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 38' A stunning finish from Diego Pituca — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SE Palmeiras needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 53' SE Palmeiras is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' Lucas Verissimo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 55' Raphael Veiga has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
- 59' Poor challenge from Lucas Lima. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Another substitution for Santos FC to replace Alison by Vinicius on 60 minute.
- 63' Willian puts SE Palmeiras on the lead.
- 67' The referee calls foul for Emerson Santos. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' A tactical swap from SE Palmeiras — Gabriel Vieira on, Willian off on 67 minutes.
- 69' Another substitution for Santos FC to replace Lucas Braga by Bruninho on 69 minute.
- 71' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marinho makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 72' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Lucas Braga exits the field as Bruninho enters on 72.
- 73' Mayke was booked on 73.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Breno. He replaces Lucas Lima on 75 minute.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 85' Matias Vina is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SE Palmeiras so far.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Diego Pituca on 86.
- 88' Time for substitution for SE Palmeiras. Alan Empereur is replaced by Benjamin Kuscevic.
- 90' Santos FC ring the changes. Felipe Jonatan has done his job and it is now time for Laercio to step up.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Ze Rafael.
- The points are shared — Santos FC 2-2 SE Palmeiras. Honours even.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 4
-
3
Felipe Jonatan ↓ Laercio 90'
- 31
- 28
- 21
- 5
- 9
- 10
-
30
Lucas Braga ↓ Bruninho 69'
Bench
Coach
Cuca
SE Palmeiras Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 23
- 21
- 12
- 13
-
20
Lucas Lima ↓ Breno 75'
-
29
Willian C ↓ Gabriel Vieira 67'
- 33
- 3
- 17
- 27
Bench
- 42
- 72
-
4
Benjamin Kuscevic ↑ 88'
- 16
-
39
Breno ↑ 75'
-
49
Gabriel Vieira ↑ 67'
- 36
- 57
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Gomez | 4 |
| Raphael Veiga | 3 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Willian | 2 |
| Roni | 2 |
| Gustavo Henrique | 2 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or SE Palmeiras 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
58%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
69%
Santos FC or SE Palmeiras
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6%
1 – 3
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | SE Palmeiras covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

