

One of the matches of the 37th round of the Brazilian Serie B will be played on Sunday in Santos, where the local team, Santos, will face Regatas at the "Vila Belmiro" stadium. Here's a recommended bet with good chances of success for this encounter.
Match Preview
Santos have had an outstanding season and rightfully secured the top spot in the Brazilian Serie B with several rounds to spare. Currently, after 36 matches, the team has 68 points, leading their closest competitor by 4 points.
In the last round, Santos played an away game against Coritiba, winning 2-0. This victory marked their fourth consecutive win in the league. At home, Santos have been particularly formidable, losing only twice in 18 matches, with 12 wins.
In contrast, Regatas is dealing with entirely different objectives as the season winds down. Currently, the team sits in 16th place, just one point ahead of Ponte Preta in the relegation zone.
In their most recent match, Regatas played at home against Goiás, losing narrowly 1-0. This defeat was their third in the last four rounds. On the road, Regatas have managed only two wins in 18 away games, suffering 11 defeats.
Probable Lineups
- Santos: Brazão, Heiner, Basso, Gil, Escobar, Schmidt, Sandri, Juliano, Otero, Wendell, Guilherme
- Regatas: Albino, Ribeiro, Vega, Simon, Hereda, Gégé, Falcão, Pedro, Pereira, Getúlio, Labandeira
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, Santos failed to defeat Regatas in the away match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- In their last four games, Santos have won without conceding any goals.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in three of Regatas' last five matches in the league.
Prediction
The favorite in this match is clear, and even a motivated Regatas is unlikely to grab points here. Santos are priced around 1.55 for a victory, but it’s unlikely they will just sit back defensively. Our recommendation for the match is a "Santos win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.86.