Santos vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Santos vs Palmeiras Match Preview

Palmeiras visit Santos looking to extend their dominant recent run in this Paulista derby. The visitors have consistently controlled this fixture, winning four of the last five meetings, including a 2-0 home victory earlier this month. Santos have shown fight in patches but continue to lack fluency in front of goal. With Palmeiras sharper in both boxes and in stronger overall form, the balance of play again looks tilted toward the away side.

Santos’ Struggles in Attack Undermine Home Efforts

Santos have been competitive but inefficient in recent weeks, collecting just one win from their last five matches in all competitions. Their recent 3-2 defeat at Flamengo reflected their attacking intent but also defensive lapses under pressure. At home, results have been inconsistent, with a 1-1 draw against Fortaleza following a 0-1 loss to Vitoria. Although they defeated Corinthians 3-1 in mid-October, that remains their only home victory in the last four attempts.

A recurring issue for Santos has been chance conversion. They have failed to score in two of their last three home matches and rarely sustain pressure against sides with structured defensive blocks. Facing Palmeiras, who have kept clean sheets in their last two wins over Santos, will require a sharper approach in attack and improved coordination in midfield transitions.

Palmeiras Continue to Impress Despite Occasional Away Setbacks

Palmeiras enter this fixture with confidence after a strong overall run that includes decisive wins such as 4-0 against LDU Quito and 2-0 away at Juventude. Their only recent blip came in a 2-1 defeat at Mirassol, but even there they created several clear chances. Away from home, Palmeiras have shown resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their last three victories on the road, and scoring at least twice in four of their last five away outings.

Against Santos, Palmeiras’ record speaks volumes. They have won four of the last five meetings, conceding only twice in that stretch. Their defensive shape and patient build-up have consistently restricted Santos’ creativity, and their attacking variety makes them a threat both through the middle and on the break.

Santos vs Palmeiras Prediction

With both recent form and head-to-head history aligning, Palmeiras to win at 1.91 odds stands out as the most logical selection. Santos’ inconsistent home form, combined with their current scoring struggles, makes it difficult to back them against an organised and clinical opponent. Palmeiras’ track record in this fixture further reinforces the case for an away victory.

Additionally, the data supports both teams to score – no at 1.95 odds. Four of the last five meetings between these sides have seen only one team find the net, including both encounters in 2025. Palmeiras’ disciplined structure and Santos’ lack of cutting edge suggest another low-scoring outcome, with a 0-2 away win appearing the most probable scoreline.

Afolabi Ezekiel- November 11, 2025

Santos vs Palmeiras Betting Tips

Palmeiras Win

OK

1.91 Odds

Both Teams To Score - No

OK

1.95 Odds