Santos and Athletico-PR face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro) on Sunday, 09/08/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Santos Futebol Clube vs Club Athletico Paranaense, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Santos vs Athletico-PR

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👉 Our prediction is: Santos to win

Our big betting tip for this match is a Santos home win. Santos may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Athletico-PR.

Moreover, home support has consistently given Santos a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Santos and Athletico-PR, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

Peixe preview

Santos comes into the match having played 20 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 16 draws, and 12 losses.

Santos's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.45 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.

The offence system of Santos is led by Gabriel Barbosa Almeida as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.65 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 51 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

Furacão preview

On the other hand, Athletico-PR comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.

Athletico-PR's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.

The offence system of Athletico-PR is led by Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gastón Américo Benavídez, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 0.85.

Head to head: Santos vs Athletico-PR

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Santos

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D W

2.2

Home D W D W W

2.2

Away W W L L W

1.8

Away Team

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Athletico-PR

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W W

2

Home W W W D D

2.2

Away L D W W D

1.6

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Published on 6 August 2026, at 20:10 Last updated on 6 August 2026, at 20:10
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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