Santos and Deportivo Cuenca face each other on Wednesday 05.27.2026, at 01:30 (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 Club Deportivo Cuenca, 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 Deportivo Cuenca
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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 5 matches, Santos Futebol Clube secured 0 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Peixe's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Santos has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gabriel Barbosa Almeida has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Santos has conceded 6 goals in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 1.2 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Deportivo Cuenca preview
Deportivo Cuenca comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Copa Sudamericana. They have secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.
Club Deportivo Cuenca's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Copa Sudamericana, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
The Southern Express's offensive system is led by Jorge Ordóñez, the team's top scorer this season. The ecuadorian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Germán Ariel Rivero. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Santos vs Deportivo Cuenca
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 | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W D L |
1 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.51 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.02 | 1.11 |
Deportivo Cuenca
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W D L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.52 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.55 | 1.62 |
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