Santos vs CRB Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa do Brasil 2025

The visitors emerged as the winning side when these teams last met.

Santos are all set to host CRB in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil 2025 third-round fixture. The intense confrontation between the two sides will take place at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium and is going to be as entertaining as well.

Santos FC are all set for their Copa do Brasil fixture. The new season has just got underway, and they are already in the relegation zone in the Brazilian Serie A. They have contested in six matches.

In those outings, they have only been able to win one. Many players are out of action for them due to their injuries in including Neymar.

CRB have started off their new season decently. After being a part of five matches, they have won three of them and are placed sixth on the Brazilian Serie B points table. Even though they will be away from home, their confidence levels will be good as they have defeated Santos in the last battle between the two teams.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Stadium: Urbano Caldeira Stadium
• Date: Friday, May 2
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 IST / Thursday, May 1: 21:00 GMT/ 16:00 ET/ 13:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Santos: D-L-W-L-L

CRB: W-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Tiquinho Soares (Santos FC)

The 34-year-old Brazilian forward will be leading the attacking front. He will have a big role to play as the high-stakes fixture needs a win for his side here. They will be at home, and taking a lead in the home fixture will keep them in charge going into the second leg.

Tiquinho Soares has not been able to start the new season as per his needs, but will be looking to step up here.

Thiago Fernandes (CRB)

For CRB, Thiago Fernandes will be one of the main men in the attacking front. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward usually leads the attack from the right, which helps his side create some gaps in the opponent’s defence. The visitors might come in for a tough clash, but with Thiago by their side, they can turn the tide around.

Match Facts

• Santos are yet to win a contest against CRB.
• They have only been able to secure one win in their last five games.
• CRB have won three of their last five fixtures.

Santos vs CRB: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos to win
• Tiquinho Soares to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Neymar, Alvaro Barreal, Gabriel Bontempo and four other players are injured and will not be in action for the hosts.

CRB have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Santos won: 0

CRB won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Brazao (GK); Doria, Gil, Ivaldo, Escobar; Schmidt, Pituca; Veron, Rollheiser, Augusto; Soares

CRB predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Matheus (GK); Hayner, Santos, Da Silva, Ribeiro; Meritao; Thiago, Gege, Danielzinho, Baggio; Almeida

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to step up and use the home ground as their advantage. Santos are likely to defeat CRB in the Copa do Brasil 2025 third round first leg fixture.

Prediction: Santos 2-1 CRB

Telecast Details

USA: Sling TV

Brazil: Amazon Prime Video

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