Corinthians vs Santos prediction and betting tips on February 13, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On February 13, 2025, the 10th round of the Brazilian Paulista Championship will feature a match between Corinthians and Santos. The game will be held at the "Arena Corinthians" in São Paulo. I suggest placing a bet on one of the teams.
Preview
The "Clássico Alvinegro" is one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in Brazilian football.
Corinthians comes into the match showing solid form in the tournament, sitting atop the table with 22 points after 9 rounds. Their home form is particularly impressive — the team has yet to drop a single point at home since the start of the season.
In the latest round, Corinthians barely managed to secure a win in a home match against San-Bernardo. The game was decided only in stoppage time, with two late goals in the 90+5 and 90+9 minutes allowing the team to snatch a victory. Notably, one of the few representatives of European football in Brazil, Memphis Depay, scored for "Timão" in this match.
Santos, on the other hand, has not been performing well this season. The team currently sits in 10th place in the standings, with one game in hand compared to Corinthians. The last two matches for the "Peixe" ended in draws, against opponents of relatively low caliber, highlighting their inconsistent form.
The star newcomer, 33-year-old Neymar, has already participated in the last two matches. Despite not registering any direct contributions, the club legend has received high praise from sports outlets for his performances. His return to Santos has attracted massive attention, and fans are eagerly awaiting when he will start to make an impact on the outcome of matches.
Possible Lineups
- Corinthians: Hugo Souza, Mateuzinho, Kaká, João Pedro, UGO, Ryan, Ranyell, Coronado, Carrillo, Depay, Yuri Alberto
- Santos: Brazão, Lira, Zé Ivaldo, Pérez, Godoy, Rincon, Pituca, Neymar, Guilherme, Soteldo Martínez, Tiquinho
Match Facts
- This season, Santos has been very underwhelming in away matches — in four away games, the team has only earned 2 points.
- In their last five matches, Corinthians secured four victories and only once failed to take all three points, drawing away to Palmeiras.
- In the last five head-to-head encounters between the clubs, only once has the total number of goals exceeded 2.5.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings between the clubs, Corinthians won twice, Santos won once, and two matches ended in a draw.
Prediction
Corinthians' form this season has been truly impressive. Their performance at home makes them the clear favorites, regardless of the opponent. I recommend placing a bet on a home win with a coefficient of 1.8 — they are looking very confident.
