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

The hosts secured the win over Ceara the last time both sides met.

Santos are all set to host Ceara in match week 8 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025 edition. The intense fixture between the Brazilian sides will take place at the Allianz Parque Stadium.

Santos FC were unable to start the season as per their standards. After contesting in seven matches, they have only been able to secure a single win. They are placed 19th, which is the relegation zone.

Neymar Jr. and Co. will be looking to come back to winning ways here. They will try and use the advantage of the home ground.

Atividades desta sexta-feira. 📸 pic.twitter.com/by0qeDeou3

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) May 9, 2025

Ceara will be away from home and which might put some pressure on them. They have got off to a decent start to the new season as they have won three of their seven matches played. Ceara are in the seventh spot on the Brazilian Serie A points table at the moment.

They are coming in after securing a win over Vitoria in their last fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Stadium: Allianz Parque
• Date: Tuesday, May 13
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 IST (Monday, May 12: 23:00 GMT/ 18:00 ET/ 15:00 PT)
• Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima
• VAR: In use

Form:

Santos: W-L-L-D-L

Ceara: W-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

The 34-year-old Brazilian forward will be looking to step up here. Although Tiquinho Soares has only two goal involvements in seven Brazil Serie A games this season. His team will have to rely on him yet again.

With multiple injury issues with the team, Tiquinho Soares remains a strong option in the attacking front.

Pedro Raul (Ceara)

Pedro Raul is going to play a crucial role in the final third for his side in the upcoming league game. He has scored four goals in seven Brazilian Serie A games and will now be looking to add more to his tally. Raul will have to come up with a top performance so that he can help his side.

Match Facts

• Santos FC are on a two-match winning run over Ceara.
• They are on a four-match winless run in the league.
• Ceara have won two of their last five games.

Santos vs Ceara: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos to win @10/11 Betfair Sportsbook
• Tiquinho Soares to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @16/25 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Neymar, Joao Schmidt, Souza and a couple of more Santos players are injured, keeping them out of action.

Ceara will be without the services of Richardson, Fernandinho, Luiz Otavio, and three other players. All have injuries and will sit out.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 17

Santos won: 9

Ceara won: 3

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

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

Brazao (GK); Silva, Gil, Ivaldo, Escobar; Rincon, Pituca; Veron, Rollheiser, Soteldo; Soares

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

Miguel (GK); Fabiano, Marllon, Machado, Santos; Sovral, Jackson; Galeano, Mugni, Henrique; Raul

Match Prediction

The hosts are not in the best form but might be on the verge of coming back to winning ways here. Santos are likely to defeat Ceara in the upcoming Campeonato Serie A 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Santos 1-0 Ceara

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