Santos vs Coritiba prediction and betting tips - July 23, 2024
On the night of Tuesday, July 23, a Brazilian Serie B match will see Santos play at home against Coritiba. The match will commence at 1:00 AM Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have prepared a prediction for this encounter.
Santos
With eight titles, six of which were won during Pelé's era, Santos is one of the most decorated clubs in Brazil. However, the current situation is far from their glory days. The last time they were Brazilian champions was in 2004.
Last season was catastrophic for Santos, finishing 17th in the Serie A standings with 43 points from 38 matches, resulting in their relegation to Brazil's lower division. In Serie B, Santos has shown strong performances. After 16 rounds, Santos has 29 points and sits at the top of the table. Additionally, they boast the best attack with 24 goals scored and one of the best defenses with only 12 goals conceded. In their last five matches, Santos secured three victories and two draws. If they maintain this form, they can aim for a return to Serie A next season.
Coritiba
In the distant year of 1985, Coritiba became Brazilian champions, but since then, they have not seen Serie A gold. Like Santos, Coritiba also played in the top division last season. However, after 38 rounds, they earned even fewer points—30—and were also relegated. Currently, Coritiba is not showing promising results either. In 16 rounds of Serie B, the team has accumulated 20 points, placing them 13th out of 20.
However, the gap to fourth place is only six points, so giving up is not an option. Coritiba can still fight for a top-four finish and promotion. However, their current form is poor, with three losses and two draws in their last five matches. Their last victory was a month ago, on June 20.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- The previous head-to-head match between these teams ended with a narrow 2:1 victory for Santos.
- Santos has won their last eight home matches against Coritiba.
- Santos has scored in their last seven home matches.
- Santos is unbeaten in their last six matches. Coritiba has not won away in their last seven matches.
Santos vs Coritiba Prediction
Santos is currently delivering good results and rightfully sits at the top of Serie B. Additionally, they have performed exceptionally well against Coritiba, winning the last eight home encounters. Considering the form and current situation, my bet is on Santos to win with a coefficient of 1.65.
