Santos and Atlético-MG face each other on Wednesday 09.09.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Sudamericana 2026 match. The game will take place at Santos's home ground, the Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Santos Futebol Clube and Clube Atlético Mineiro, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Santos vs Atlético-MG
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Santos preview
Santos heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Sudamericana: in 10 matches, Santos Futebol Clube secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Peixe's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Santos has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 68 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Neymar has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Santos has conceded 10 goals in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 1 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.18 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Atlético-MG preview
Atlético-MG comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the Copa Sudamericana. They have secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 17 draws, and 13 losses.
Clube Atlético Mineiro's attack has been highly effective, scoring 67 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the Copa Sudamericana, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.34.
Galo's offensive system is led by Hulk, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gustavo Scarpa. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 50 matches, averaging 1.06 per match.
Head to head: Santos vs Atlético-MG
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santos
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | D D W L D |
1.2 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.77 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.05 | 1.2 |
Atlético-MG
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.5 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 75% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.37 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.22 | 2.02 |
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