In a highly anticipated matchup for Round 29 of the Brasileirao, Santos will take on Vitória today at 21:30 (Argentina time) at the iconic Vila Belmiro stadium.
The Teams: Santos and Vitória Approach the Match
Today’s encounter promises a fiercely competitive atmosphere as both teams come into this match with a boost of confidence after their respective victories in the previous round.
Santos’ Recent Form in the Brasileirao
Santos secured a solid victory against Corinthians in their last match with a score of 3-1. Despite a rather inconsistent streak over the last four games which included one defeat, one win, and two draws, Santos managed to score a total of seven goals while conceding seven as well.
Vitória’s Recent Form in the Brasileirao
On the other side, Vitória enters the match on a high note after defeating Bahia 2-1. However, their three preceding matches yielded mixed results, with one win and three losses. They have netted seven goals in recent games, yet their defense has been breached nine times.
The home side has shown a strong performance, winning four out of their last five matches in the league. Their previous meeting in this competition took place on May 25, when Santos claimed victory with a score of 1-0.
In the current league standings, Santos is positioned 16th with 31 points (8 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses), while Vitória sits 17th with 28 points (6 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses).
Rafael Rodrigo Klein has been assigned as the referee for this pivotal encounter.
Upcoming Fixtures for Santos in the Brasileirao
Round 30: vs Botafogo: October 26 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 31: vs Fortaleza: November 1 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 32: vs Palmeiras: November 6 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
Round 33: vs Flamengo: November 9 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Round 34: vs Palmeiras: November 15 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Vitória in the Brasileirao
Round 30: vs Corinthians: October 25 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 31: vs Cruzeiro: November 1 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 32: vs Internacional: November 5 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
Round 33: vs Botafogo: November 9 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Round 34: vs RB Bragantino: Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 21:30
Colombia and Peru: 19:30
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 18:30
Venezuela: 20:30