Santos look forward to a new challenge on Friday as they get ready for their forthcoming Copa do Brasil showdown against CRB.
View all CRB v Santos tips, stats and our pre-match poll below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
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CRB
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CRB will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following a 1-0 Serie B success versus Criciuma.
In that game, CRB had 50% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. At the other end, Criciuma had 18 shots at goal with 6 of them on target. Marcelo Benevenuto (57' Own goal) scored for Criciuma.
It has been a rare occasion in recent games that CRB have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. The reality is that CRB have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 matches, shipping 6 goals during that time. Such a trend won’t necessarily be carried forward into this next game, of course.
Santos
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Since a loss in their previous game against Corinthians in Serie A action, Santos will be aiming to make amends here.
In that game, Santos managed 37% possession and 6 attempts at goal with 1 on target. Corinthians had 11 attempts at goal with 2 on target. Yuri Alberto (67') scored for Corinthians.
It has become apparent that Santos have struggled for goals over their previous 6 encounters, recording the poor return of only 3. In those fixtures, Peixe have also seen the overall goal aggregate of their opponents equal 6.
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Team News: Santos
Santos manager Cléber Xavier has multiple availability issues to deal with. Guilherme (Hip flexor problems) and João Schmidt (Hamstring injury) won’t be making appearances.
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Prediction
We’re of the view that CRB will need to push hard to put one past this Santos lineup who should manage to get a goal of their own in a winning performance.
We’re therefore seeing a very even contest with a 0-1 winning margin for Santos at the conclusion of the game.
Will be interesting to see how this one goes.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the full-time result market, putting your money on CRB can be had for 3.4, betting on the draw is 3.25 & selecting the winner to be Santos gets 2.15. They are the best of the bets that can be secured right now.
Peter Guest,
07:02 19/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
CRB
Formed: 1912
Stadium: Estádio Rei Pelé (17,126)
Captain: Anselmo Ramón
Chairman: Mário Marroquim
Manager: Eduardo Barroca
Competitions: Serie B position 8, Copa do Brasil (Third Round)