Preview: Coritiba vs Santos prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Copa do Brasil 2026 fifth-round second leg

The previous leg ended in a goalless draw.

Coritiba Football Club are now going to have a face-off against Santos FC for their fifth round second leg fixture of the 2026 Copa do Brasil. The Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira is going to witness this entertaining outing.

In their away leg, the Fernando Seabra-led side put in only a satisfying effort, which helped them secure a draw. They are not in a top run of form at the moment and might even struggle in their next one.

Coritiba Football Club will be at home for their upcoming fixture, but it is going to be a high-pressure game for them. They haven’t been able to secure a win in their last four matches.

Santos FC are coming in after securing a 2-0 win against Red Bull Bragantino in their Brazilian Serie A fixture. It was a good performance by Neymar and company to secure three crucial points. They will now be looking to use this momentum and extend their winning run.

The Peixe are now going to shift their focus to the Brazilian cup competition. They will now be away from home for their next matchup.

This can be somewhat problematic for them. Cuca’s men have not been very consistent, but will be looking to put up a strong fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Curitiba, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira
• Date: Thursday, May 14
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 AM IST (Wednesday, May 13; 10:30 PM GMT/ 05:30 PM ET/ 02:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Coritiba: W-D-L-L-D

Santos: L-D-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Joaquín Lavega (Coritiba)

Joaquín Lavega will be looking to step up his game so that he can come up with a top performance and help Coritiba stand a chance against the Peixe. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous league game, but it was not enough to get them a win. Lavega will be keen to help his side by scoring a goal or two. 

Neymar (Santos)

Neymar has now scored in back-to-back games for Santos. He will be a crucial part in the final third for his club once again. The 34-year-old is yet to score a goal in the Copa do Brasil, but is going to cause continuous problems for the hosts. The Brazilian forward will be looking to display another top performance here.

Mais uma atuação decisiva. Mais um gol pra coleção. Vai pra cima deles, Neymar! 🔟🌟 pic.twitter.com/gyLFNJql74

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) May 11, 2026

Match Facts

• Coritiba have failed to secure a win in any of their last four games.
• Santos are unbeaten in their last four fixtures.
• Two of the last five contests between these sides have ended in a draw.

Coritiba vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos FC to win @2/1 bet365
• Neymar to score @21/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Betway

Injury and Team News

Coritiba FC will not have Rodrigo Rodrigues, Pedro Morisco and Keno in action. They are injured and might return to action during late May to June 2026.

Gabriel Menino, Vinicius Lira, Gustavo Henrique, Lautaro Diaz, Thaciano and Mayke are not going to be in action for Santos FC. They are not fit enough.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 45

Coritiba won: 10

Santos won: 26

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Coritiba predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rangel (GK); Tinga, Maranhão, Melo, Jonatan; Gómez, Dos Santos; Pires, Pesqueira, Lavega; Rocha

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

Brazao (GK); Igor, Frias, Verissimo, Escobar; Oliva, Schmidt; Bontempo, Barreal, Neymar; Rollheiser

Match Prediction

Coritiba Football Club are going to have a slight edge at the Estádio Major Antônio Couto Pereira, but Santos FC are not going to go down without a fight.

Peixe are likely to come out on top to secure a win in their upcoming Copa do Brasil clash.

Prediction: Coritiba 1-2 Santos

Telecast Details

Brazil: Globoplay, Amazon Prime Video, SporTV, Premiere

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