The Serie A clash at Estádio Urbano Caldeira on Saturday sees home side Santos ready themselves for the visit of Chapecoense.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Santos v Chapecoense can be seen below including the latest game odds.
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Santos
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Santos will be looking for an improved result here after a 2-1 Serie A defeat in their last game at the hands of Botafogo.
In that game, Santos managed 52% possession and 22 shots at goal with 9 of them on target. The scorer for Santos was Álvaro Barreal (57'). At the other end, Botafogo got 17 shots on goal with 7 of them on target. Emanuel (41') and Kadir Barría (95') scored for Botafogo.
It has not been often in recent times where Santos have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. It will be a concern for them that Santos have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 matches, shipping 11 goals on the way.
Coming into this meeting, Santos are winless against Chapecoense in their last 2 matches in the league.
Chapecoense
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After being beaten in their last game against Bahia in Serie A action, Chapecoense will be aiming to make amends here.
In that game, Chapecoense had 35% possession and 10 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Bahia got 17 attempts on goal with 6 on target. Nestor (12') and Román Gómez (34') scored for Bahia.
The numbers tell their own story, and Chapecoense have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 9 goals in total. At the back, Chapecoense have clearly had some problems. That kind of trend won’t necessarily follow through into this match, however.
Coming into this clash, Chapecoense have not emerged victorious against Santos when they've played them away from home in the last 3 league games.
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Head to head
A look at their prior head to head clashes stretching back to 01/12/2019 shows us that Santos have won 4 of these & Chapecoense 2, with the tally of drawn games being 0.
A combined total of 17 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 10 for Peixe and 7 being from Verdão. That’s an average goals per game figure of 2.83.
The last league game between these clubs was Serie A match day 1 on 28/01/2026 and the score finished Chapecoense 4-2 Santos.
On that day, Chapecoense had 34% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 4 on target. The scorers were Walter Clar (16'), Meritão (73'), Carlos (80') and Carvalheira (90').
For their opponents, Santos got 25 shots at goal with 5 on target. Menino (45') and Álvaro Barreal (67') scored.
The referee was Savio Pereira Sampaio.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Santos will, in all likelihood, be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.
However, Chapecoense will not find it easy to get a goal of their own but do we see them converting at least once as well.
We’re tipping a pretty comfortable 3-1 win for Santos when the full-time whistle blows.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
In terms of the bookies’ odds in the full-time result market, staking on Santos is best priced at 1.35, going for a draw is 4.33 and putting your money on a victory for Chapecoense gets you 8. These are the most competitive market prices offered at the moment.
Renata Leite,
13:04 21/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Santos
Formed: 1912
Stadium: Estádio Urbano Caldeira (16,068)
Captain: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Chairman: Marcelo Teixeira
Manager: Cuca Stival
Competitions: Serie A position 15, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16)
⭐ Star Man: Barbosa
Normally used in the Striker position, Barbosa was born in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. After making a first senior appearance for Santos in the 2013 season, the skilful Forward has managed 7 league goals in the Série A 2026 season so far coming from a total of 12 appearances.