Fortaleza vs Santos Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025

The hosts came out on top as the better team when these sides last battled.

Fortaleza are all set to host Santos FC in the match week 12 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025 edition. The interesting league contest between the two teams will be played at the Arena Castelao.

Fortaleza are in poor form at the moment. They are in the 17th spot on the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A points table, which puts them in the relegation zone. Fortaleza are coming in after facing a 5-0 defeat against Flamengo. They will be at home but will be under pressure.

Santos FC have also been able to secure a couple of wins after contesting 11 Brazilian Serie A matches. They are also in the relegation zone, but a win here can get them take them a couple of spots up and help them avoid the demotion. Neymar and company will be under pressure here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Fortaleza, Brazil
• Stadium: Arena Castelao
• Date: Friday, June 13
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 IST [Thursday, June 12: 23:30 GMT, 18:30 ET, 15:30 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fortaleza: L-D-L-L-L

Santos: L-D-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Juan Martin Lucero (Fortaleza)

The 33-year-old forward is going to play an important role for Fortaleza on the attacking front. Even though Juan Martin Lucero has only been able to score three goals in 11 Brazilian Serie A games, he is going to play a crucial part for the hosts. In the final third, with his ability to find spaces in the opponent’s defence, he can be a good fit.

Benjamin Rollheiser (Santos)

Although Benjamin Rollheiser has not been able to engrave his name on the scoresheet in the league this season, the 25-year-old forward is going to play an important role for his side in the absence of Neymar. Rollheiser can control the midfield well and can also step up as a complete forward.

Match Facts

• Fortaleza have not been able to score a goal in any of their last three matches.
• Fortaleza are winless in their last six games.
• Santos are on a two-match losing streak.

Fortaleza vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos to win @29/10 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/5 bet365
• Benjamin Rollheiser to score @18/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Fortaleza will be without the services of Bruninho, Moises Vieira and Lucas Sasha as they are injured.

For the visitors, Neymar was suspended in the last league game against Botafogo and is also suffering from COVID-19 at the moment.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Fortaleza won: 5

Santos won: 1

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ricardo (GK); Tinga, Kuscevic, Mancha, Mancuso; Pochettino, Welison, Martinez; Marinho, Lucero, Lucca

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

Brazao (GK); Escobar, Ivaldo, Basso, Souza; Rincon, Za Rafael; Barreal, Rollheiser, Augusto; Soares

Match Prediction

It is going to be an interesting fixture between the two teams as they are in desperate need of a win here. Santos FC are likely to emerge victorious against Fortaleza in the upcoming Brazilian Serie A 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Fortaleza 1-2 Santos

Telecast Details

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