Santos vs Palmeiras Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Copa do Brasil 2026 quarter-final second leg
The Peixe lost the first leg by a scoreline of 0-3.
Santos FC are all set to go head-to-head against Palmeiras for their second-leg quarterfinal contest of the Copa do Brasil 2026. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, taking place at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium.
Neymar and company are going to be under immense pressure for their upcoming cup contest. They are trailing by three goals and have a mountain to climb in the second leg. Being at home will be a big advantage for them, and Cuca’s men will only be looking to turn the tide around.
Santos FC will be eager to control the game from the start. They cannot afford to give the ball away at crucial moments this time around. Despite having the majority of the ball possession during the first leg, their performance in the final third was not up to the mark.
They need a better approach in the final third. All while tightening the backline as well.
Despite being away from home, Palmeiras will not be under pressure. They have a three-goal advantage in their hands. It will not be easy for the Peixe to make a comeback.
The Abel Ferreira-led side did a great job in defence during the first leg. They will be looking to come up with a similar approach this time around. The Alviverde should not make any silly mistakes out there.
They have a clear chance to secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Santos, Brazil
- Venue: Urbano Caldeira Stadium
- Date: Thursday, September 3
- Kick-off Time: 06:00 AM IST/ 12:30 AM GMT (Wednesday, September 2; 08:00 PM ET/ 05:00 PM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Santos: W-D-D-L-W
Palmeiras: L-W-W-W-D
Players to Watch
Neymar (Santos)
Neymar was the star of the show after Santos secured a 1-0 victory against Corinthians in their recent Brasileiro Serie A clash. Even though he failed to engrave his name on the scoresheet, his performance in the midfield and final third for the Peixe was quite important.
José Manuel López (Palmeiras)
The 25-year-old came up with a top performance for his side during the first leg. He scored a sensational brace. He was also named the Player of the Match because of his top efforts.
José Manuel López is once again going to play a crucial role in the final third for Palmeiras. He will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Santos FC have only won one of their last four matches.
- Palmeiras are now undefeated in their last four fixtures.
- Only one out of the last 10 meetings between these clubs has ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Palmeiras to win @7/5 IvyBet
- José Manuel López to score @21/10 Ladbrokes
- Goals under 3.5 @1/3 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Vinicius Lira and Gabriel Menino are not going to be in action for Santos FC. They are still recovering from their injuries.
For Palmeiras, Paulinho, Jefte, Ramon Sosa, Jhon Arias and Joaquin Piquerez will miss out. They are not match-fit to be a part of the squad.
Head-to-head
Matches played: 100
Santos FC (wins): 31
Palmeiras (wins): 44
Draws: 25
Predicted Lineups
Santos predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Brazao (GK); Igor, Verissimo, Peres, Escobar; Henrique, Schmidt; Bontempo, Neymar, Barreal; Barbosa
Plameiras predicted XI (4-4-2)
Miguel (GK); Giay, Murilo, Gomez, Piquerez; Mauricio, Pereira, Freitas, Arthur; Lopez, Roque
Match Prediction
As things stand, it is next to impossible for Santos FC to turn around the three-goal deficit due to their recent inconsistent performances. Palmeiras, with a positive lead in their hands, will be fully confident.
The Alviverde are likely to come out on top and secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil semifinals.
Prediction: Santos 1-2 Palmeiras (Aggregate 1-5)
Telecast Details
Brazil: SporTV, Premiere, Globoplay
USA: Premiere
UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2
When and where is Santos vs Palmeiras Copa do Brasil quarterfinal?
The Urbano Caldeira Stadium is going to witness this clash on September 3 at 6 am IST.
Where and how to watch Copa do Brasil 2026 in the UK?
Premier Sports Player and Premier Sports 2 can be used to view all the games live.
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