Vitoria vs Santos prediction, H2H and probable lineups - May 26, 2025
One of the matches of the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship will take place on Monday at the Barradão Arena in Salvador, where the local side Vitoria will host Santos. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash, which offers promising odds for success.
Match preview
Vitoria heads into the match against Santos eager to bounce back after a derby defeat to Bahia (1-2), despite having a numerical advantage for most of the game. The team showed character, leveling the score through Renato Kayzer, but once again suffered a defensive lapse. Pepe's red card left the hosts shorthanded, and they couldn't turn the tide.
Vitoria feels much more confident at home—the team has lost only one of its last five matches at home and is unbeaten in their last three. It's also worth noting their consistent scoring: in seven of the last eight games at Barradão Stadium, both teams have found the net.
Santos is going through a rough patch: the team crashed out of the Copa do Brasil, losing to CRB in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time. Things aren't going any better in the league—just five points from nine rounds and a spot in the relegation zone. In the last round, the Alvinegro lost to Corinthians (0-1), extending their winless streak to seven matches.
Since returning to the top flight after winning Serie B, Santos has yet to find their rhythm and have struggled both in attack and in midfield organization. The team is clearly out of form and under pressure, which could affect their performance away from home.
Probable lineups
- Vitoria: Lucas Arcanjo, Claudinho, Edu, Lucas Halter (captain), Jamerson, Ricardo, Ronald Lopez, Baralhas, Wellington Rato, Renato Kayzer, Osvaldo
- Santos: Gabriel Brazao, Aderlan, Ze Ivaldo, Luan Peres, Ze Rafael, Rincon T. (captain), Gabriel Bontempo, Rolheiser B., Tasciano, Soteldo Y., Tiquinho Soares
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams last played in 2018, when Santos defeated their opponent twice
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has won in two of Vitoria's last five games
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has not hit in any of the last five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts, pricing Vitoria's win at odds of 2.25. We suggest taking "Vitoria to win with handicap (0)" at odds of 1.60.
