Santos vs Sport Recife Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025
Four of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw!
Santos FC are all set to lock horns with Sport Club do Recife for their matchweek 36 of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is going to be an interesting contest, which will take place at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium.
Santos FC are in 17th spot on the league table. With this rate, they are likely to be relegated at the end of the season.
Their performance in the last three matches hasn’t been the best, but they have avoided defeats. Peixe need a win here if they want to strengthen their cause to avoid demotion at the end of the campaign.
On the other hand, Leão do Norte have already been destined to be relegated at the end of the season. They have secured only two wins in their 35 league games and are placed last on the Brazilian Serie A points table. The upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy outing for them as Sport Recife will be away from home.
Kick-off:
- Location: Santos, Brazil
- Stadium: Urbano Caldeira Stadium
- Date: Saturday, November 29
- Kick-off Time: 06:00 a.m. IST/ 12:30 a.m. GMT (Friday, Nov 28; 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
- Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima
- VAR: In use
Form:
Santos: L-L-W-D-D
Sport: L-L-L-L-L
Players to Watch
Alvaro Barreal (Santos FC)
Alvaro Barreal has scored nine goals and has an assist to his name in 31 Campeonato Serie A games this season. Despite being a midfielder, he is the top goal scorer for his club in the league. Barreal scored a crucial equaliser in the previous match as well and will be keen to help Santos FC yet again.
Pablo (Sport Recife)
The 33-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the visitors. He was the sole goal scorer for Sport Recife in their previous league game. Pablo will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side with a fighting chance against Santos FC.
Match Facts
- Santos FC are on a three-match undefeated streak.
- Sport Club do Recife have lost all of their last five matches.
- Leao do Norte haven’t lost to Peixe in their last five meetings.
Santos vs Sport: Betting Tips and Odds
- The hosts to win @7/20 Ladbrokes
- Alvaro Barreal to score @5/2 Paddy Power
- Goals under 3.5 @8/15 bet365
Injury and Team News
Neymar is still struggling with his fitness game. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
Neymar will not be in action for the hosts for the rest of the season due to his knee injury.
Sport Recife will miss out on the services of Hereda and Pedro Augusto. They are injured. Derik Lacerda and Kevyson are suspended.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 27
Santos won: 9
Sport won: 7
Draws: 11
Predicted Lineups
Santos predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Brazão (GK); Igor, Frias, Ivaldo, Souza; Schmidt, Arao, Ze Rafael; Barreal, Rollheiser, Augusto
Sport predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Caíque (GK); Alexandre, Thyere, Menezes, Candido; Rivera, Lucas Kal, Lima; Matheuzinho, Pablo, Pereira
Match Prediction
Both of these clubs are desperate for a win here. We predict Santos FC to take down Sport Club do Recife in their upcoming Brasileiro Serie A clash.
Prediction: Santos 2-1 Sport
Telecast Details
USA: Fanatiz
UK: Onefootball app & website
When and where is Santos vs Sport Brazilian Serie A match?
Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Brazil. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Brazilian Serie A in UK?
Fanatiz can be used to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch Brazilian Serie A in USA?
Fans in the UK can tune into the Onefootball app & website to watch the live stream.
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