Santa Cruz Santos betting prediction

The away team is currently in the 11ª position of the league, with 7 points won, after 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against o Corinthians, by (1‑0). In the last match, they won in a home match against o Botafogo, by (3‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses at their stadium, with 30 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Santos has won 3, tied 4 and lost 3.

Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 28 of the last 66 matches have ended ended with Under 1,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 9 times but have turned the score around in 3.

Santos is having an average campaign and if they want to climb the league table and get closer to the leaders, they need points, even when playing away from home. This match against Santa Cruz will be hard, as their opponent is playing at home, but they will still look for this away win, knowing that a draw would be a good result. In their previous match, they won at home, 3-0 against Botafogo and for this match, coach Dorival Junior  will be without Ricardo Oliveira, Rodrigao, Copete, Paulo Ricardo, Lucas Lima and Gabriel.

Confirmed Lineup: Vanderlei, Victor Ferraz, Zeca, Luiz Felipe, Gustavo Henrique, Thiago Maia, Renato, Vitor Bueno, Leo Cittadini, Paulinho, Joel Tagueu.
Coach: F. Carille.