The Vila Belmiro in Santos sets the stage for a classic Brazilian Serie A encounter as Santos FC hosts southern rivals Gremio. This historic fixture sees Santos fighting to maintain their top-flight status while Gremio aims to secure continental qualification. The intense rivalry and high stakes make this a compelling match preview.
Our Santos FC vs Gremio betting preview provides expert analysis for this Brasileirão clash. This comprehensive Santos FC vs Gremio match preview examines all key factors, serving as your definitive Santos FC vs Gremio preview for this historic encounter.
Santos FC vs Gremio Match Preview/Betting Preview
This classic Brazilian fixture carries immense significance at both ends of the table. Santos’s desperate fight against relegation faces a stern test against Gremio’s organized system under Renato Gaúcho. The Vila Belmiro atmosphere should provide an electric backdrop for this crucial encounter.
Team Recent Form
Santos FC: LDWLL
Gremio: WDWLW
Key Stats
- Santos FC have lost only 2 of their last 10 home matches against Gremio in all competitions.
- Gremio are unbeaten in their last 6 away matches in the Brasileirão (W3, D3).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 8 meetings between these rivals.
Correct Score Prediction
We predict a 2-1 win for Gremio. Despite Santos’s home advantage and desperate need for points, Gremio’s superior squad quality and current form should prove decisive. However, Santos’s attacking talent and the emotional nature of this derby mean they are likely to find the net in a closely contested match.
Santos FC vs Gremio H2H
- The teams have met 12 times in Serie A since 2018.
- Santos FC have 4 wins, Gremio have 5 wins, with 3 draws.
- Eight of the last ten encounters have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Gremio are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings (W2, D1).
Pre Game Odds
- Santos FC to Win: 2.80
- Draw: 3.20
- Gremio to Win: 2.45
Team News Santos FC
Santos will be without key midfielder Dodi who is serving a suspension, but welcome back striker Marcos Leonardo from a minor injury. Defender Joaquim remains doubtful with a muscle strain but could feature on the bench if he passes a late fitness test.
Team News Gremio
Gremio face concerns with veteran striker Luis Suarez managing a knee issue in the 2025 season, though he’s expected to start. Midfielder Bitello remains unavailable through injury, while young striker Nathan is confirmed fit and ready to contribute from the bench if needed.
Predicted Line-ups
Santos FC (4-3-3): João Paulo; Nathan, Messias, Maicon, Lucas Pires; Camacho, Vinicius Zanocelo, Lucas Lima; Soteldo, Marcos Leonardo, Angelo.
Gremio (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Grando; Fabio, Kannemann, Geromel, Reinaldo; Villasanti, Carballo; Ferreira, Cristaldo, Vina; Luis Suarez.
Santos FC vs Gremio Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Gremio Win
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both team to score: Yes
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