Remo vs Santos Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Copa do Brasil 2026 Round of 16 Leg 2

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a goalless draw!

Clube do Remo are all set to battle it out against Santos for the round of 16 second-leg contest of the Copa do Brasil 2026. This will be an intense outing between these clubs, taking place at Mangueirão in Belém, Brazil.

The Leo Conde-led side are winless in their last two games and are likely to be under pressure for their next one. Club Remo are going to have a tough contest on their hands. They haven’t beaten Santos FC before and will be looking to achieve a win this time around.

Leão Azul surely have capable players by their side. But they will need better control of the game.

Meanwhile, the Peixe will be pushing for a win here. The losing team will get knocked out of the cup competition. With stars like Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa and Alvaro Barreal, they are going to keep the opponent’s defence on edge.

Cuca’s men must not allow Remo to penetrate their defence. They must avoid giving away the ball at the crucial moments. They should look to build pressure on them from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Belem, Brazil
• Venue: Mangueirão
• Date: Wednesday, August 5
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 AM IST/ 12:30 AM GMT (Tuesday, August 4; 08:00 PM ET/ 05:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Remo: W-L-W-L-D

Santos: L-W-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Leonel Picco (Remo)

Leonel Picco is all set to play an important role for Clube do Remo in controlling the game. The 27-year-old Argentine midfielder scored a goal during their recent league encounter. He will be looking to score another.

From playing as a defensive midfielder, Picco can also switch up to help his side on the right flank.

Neymar (Santos)

To survive in the Copa do Brasil, Neymar must come up with a top performance for Santos FC. The Brazilian forward is yet to score a goal in the cup competition this season. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Remo.

Neymar will be deployed as an attacking midfielder. He can even switch to being a second striker if needed.

Match Facts

• Remo have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
• Santos FC are undefeated in their last four fixtures.
• Leão Azul have never secured a win against the Peixe.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Santos FC to win @5/4 BetVictor
• Neymar to score @11/8 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 10Bet

Injury and Team News

For Remo, Duplexe Tchamba, Patrick de Paula and Joao Lucas are going to miss out. They are injured.

Gustavo Henrique and Vinicius Lira are not going to be in action for Santos FC due to their injuries.

Head-to-head

Matches played: 5

Remo (wins): 0

Santos FC (wins): 4

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Remo predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Rangel (GK); Marcelinho, Marllon, Felipe, Mayk; Welison, Picco; Pikachu, Ricardo, Silva; Manga

Santos predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Brazao (GK); Igor, Verissimo, Ananias, Escobar; Oliva, Bontempo; Rollheiser, Neymar, Barreal; Barbosa

Match prediction

Neither of these clubs can afford a loss here. Remo will be looking to control the game from the start. But the Peixe will make sure to come up with a strong fight.

Santos FC are likely to come out on top to secure a win in the Copa do Brasil clash against Leão Azul.

Prediction: Remo 1-2 Santos

Telecast Details

Brazil: SporTV, Premiere, Globoplay

USA: Premiere

UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2

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