Team Overview
Santos faced Botafogo in their last Serie A match, where they were narrowly defeated 2-1. Despite a spirited effort, Santos could not secure any points from the encounter, leaving them with a challenging recent record.
Match statistics (Botafogo vs Santos):
- Possession: 48% – 52%
- Corners: 5 – 5
- Fouls: 10 – 13
- Yellow cards: 3 – 2
- Shots on target: 7 – 9
Santos has struggled recently, managing only two wins in their last ten matches, which reflects their position in the league. With 5 wins from 19 fixtures, they sit in a precarious spot, having conceded 31 goals while scoring 27. They have had a week to recover since their last match, which may help them regroup, especially as they have no injury or suspension concerns.