Santos vs Palmeiras | Prediction | Copa do Brasil | 03/09

Santos and Palmeiras face each other on Thursday 09.03.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 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 Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, 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.

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Santos preview

Santos heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 5 matches, Santos Futebol Clube secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 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 3 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 0.6 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 3 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.6 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Palmeiras preview

Palmeiras comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 32 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses.

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras's attack has been highly effective, scoring 89 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 3 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.78.

Verdão's offensive system is led by José Manuel López, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andreas Pereira. The midfielder has contributed with 11 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 50 matches, averaging 0.8 per match.

Head to head: Santos vs Palmeiras

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

Santos

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Palmeiras

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Points & Results

• 1.60
  PPG
  2.40
• 40%
  Wins
  80%
• 40%
  First to Score
  80%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 0.60
  Scored/game
  3
• 0.60
  Conceded/game
  0.80
• 1.29
  xG
  2.36
• 1.34
  xGA
  0.93

Trends

• 0%
  Both Score
  40%
• 80%
  Clean Sheet
  60%
• 60%
  Failed to Score
  0%

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