Santos vs Palmeiras Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Santos vs Palmeiras Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 16th, 2025 | Estádio Urbano Caldeira | Brazilian Serie A | 00:00 (GMT)

Brazilian football tends to deliver constant classics, and that should be the case once again as two giants of the South American game face off this weekend. Relegation-threatened Santos will be desperate for victory in this tie; however, table-topping Palmeiras could be knocked out of 1st place should they lose, making a win here more than necessary for both.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.80 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Santos vs Palmeiras Predicted Lineups

Santos Predicted XI: Brazao, Vinicius, Ivaldo, Peres, Souza, Schmidt, Arao, Augusto, Barreal, Rafael, Neymar

Alexis Duarte is on international duty with Paraguay.

Palmeiras Predicted XI: Miguel, Piquerez, Giay, Cerqueira, Khellven, Anderson, Moreno, Fuchs, Veiga, Mauricio, Rodrigues

Andreas Pereira and Allan are suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Roque, Lopez, Gomez, Sosa, Piquerez, Torres, and Martinez are all on international duty. Figueiredo, Evangelista, Paulinho, and Weverton are all out due to injury.

Santos vs Palmeiras Current League Standings

It's getting to the business end of the Serie A season. Palmeiras are currently in pole position (1st) to lift the title with 68 points from 32 games (21W, 5D, 6L). It would be their 3rd title since 2022, after winning it in 2022 and 2023.

Santos were relegated for the first time in their history in 2023, and although they may have bounced back, they could be in for a second relegation in three years. The Alvinegro occupy the final relegation spot (17th) with 33 points from 32 games (8W, 9D, 15L).

Santos vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met countless teams due to them generally being top-flight mainstays. In their last 72 meetings, Palmeiras have 32 wins, Santos have 24 wins, and there have been 16 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• November 2025: Palmeiras 2-0 Santos (Serie A)
• January 2025: Santos 1-2 Palmeiras (Paulista A1)
• April 2024: Palmeiras 2-0 Santos (Paulista A1)
• March 2024: Santos 1-0 Palmeiras (Paulista A1)
• January 2024: Palmeiras 2-1 Santos (Paulista A1)

Meeting only a matter of days ago, Palmeiras have won the last three games against Santos.

Recent Santos and Palmeiras Matches Analysis

Santos Last 5 Matches:

• Flamengo 3-2 Santos (Serie A)
• Palmeiras 2-0 Santos (Serie A)
• Santos 1-1 Fortaleza (Serie A)
• Botafogo 2-2 Santos (Serie A)
• Santos 0-1 Vitoria (Serie A)

Santos have 2 wins in their last 14 games dating back to early August, a team completely lacking confidence.

Palmeiras Last 5 Matches:

• Mirassol 2-1 Palmeiras (Serie A)
• Palmeiras 2-0 Santos (Serie A)
• Juventude 0-2 Palmeiras (Serie A)
• Palmeiras 4-0 LDU de Quito (Copa Libertadores)
• Palmeiras 0-0 Cruzeiro (Serie A)

A side heavily affected by the international break, Palmeiras played 3 games in 8 days recently, and will be on their last legs for this game.

Santos vs Palmeiras Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Santos vs Palmeiras Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.80 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Santos vs Palmeiras

Neymar (Santos): Can anyone else be the one to watch when Neymar’s on the pitch? If someone is going to drag Santos to survival, it's this man.

Felipe Anderson (Palmeiras): With many of his teammates away on international duty. The former West Ham man will have to step up against the club where it all began for him.

Santos vs Palmeiras Match Facts

Broadcast Details: N/A in UK.

Stadium Information: The Estádio Urbano Caldeira, most known as Vila Belmiro, named after the Vila Belmiro neighbourhood, is an association football stadium in Santos, Brazil. It has a capacity of 16,068 and was inaugurated on 12 October 1916.

Referee: Yet to be announced.