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Santos vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction, Tips & Odds

Santos vs Atletico Paranaense

Serie ARegular Season - 22
Santos
#17 · Serie A
LWDWD
0 - 2
Vila Belmiro, Santos
Atletico Paranaense
#3 · Serie A
WLWDW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.72 (implied 58.3%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 60.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.64). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (60.8% vs 58.3%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Atletico Paranaense to win against Santos, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Atletico Paranaense currently sits in third place in the Serie A standings, having accumulated 36 points from 20 matches. Their strong season is marked by 11 wins, which highlights their ability to convert chances effectively. With a goal difference of +9, they also boast a solid defensive record, having conceded just 19 goals this season. On the other hand, Santos finds themselves in 14th place, with 22 points from their 20 games played. Their season has been inconsistent, reflected in a record of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Despite a recent uptick in form with three wins in their last five matches, their overall performance has been lacking, particularly in defence, where they have conceded 33 goals, resulting in a negative goal difference. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 59% for Atletico Paranaense, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market percentage to note is that Atletico Paranaense is currently favoured in betting lines. However, Santos could pose a threat if they manage to leverage their home advantage. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team outlines their in-house model based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Santos Win43%2.08
Draw25%3.22
Atletico Paranaense Win33%3.65
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8451.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7254.0%

Santos manage games at home, conceding just 1.26 goals per match. Atletico Paranaense score 1.41 on the road.

Correct Score
Santos 1-1 Atletico Paranaense
5.8717.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Santos -0.5
2.0537%

Santos have been the stronger side, winning 33% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.87
17.1%
1-0
6.49
15.4%
2-1
8.13
12.4%
0-0
8.25
12.2%
0-1
9.08
11.1%
2-0
9.12
11.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Santos clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Santos
-0.0
1.47
Atletico Paranaense
+0.0
2.62
Santos
-0.3
1.80
Atletico Paranaense
+0.3
3.15
Santos
-0.5
2.05
Atletico Paranaense
+0.5
3.45
Santos
-1.5
4.00
Atletico Paranaense
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Santos are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Santos vs Atletico Paranaense
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.003.203.852.101.701.851.85
Marathonbet
2.063.223.622.081.721.831.85
Betfair
2.003.203.702.101.731.802.00
Pinnacle
2.143.283.812.141.75
SBO
2.103.143.392.161.72
William Hill
2.053.103.501.851.85
Bet365
2.103.203.752.101.701.911.91
1xBet
2.123.323.722.121.751.831.87
Unibet
2.143.203.452.121.711.821.88
888Sport
2.053.103.502.101.671.851.85
Betano
2.153.253.902.181.721.831.91
Superbet
2.103.303.702.121.731.851.88
BetVictor
2.053.303.602.021.681.831.85

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.9%
Over 1.5 Goals
69.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
46%
Over 3.5 Goals
25%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSantos or Draw
67%1.27
12Santos or Atletico Paranaense
76%1.32
X2Draw or Atletico Paranaense
57%1.72

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Atletico Paranaense leads 5-3)
3 Santos2 Draw5 Atletico Paranaense
12 Feb
Atletico Paranaense
2-1
Santos
Serie A
Dec 23
Atletico Paranaense
3-0
Santos
Serie A
Aug 23
Santos
1-1
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Sept 22
Santos
2-0
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Jun 22
Atletico Paranaense
2-2
Santos
Serie A
Oct 21
Atletico Paranaense
0-1
Santos
Serie A
Sept 21
Santos
0-1
Atletico Paranaense
Copa Do Brasil
Aug 21
Atletico Paranaense
1-0
Santos
Copa Do Brasil
Jul 21
Santos
2-1
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
Nov 20
Atletico Paranaense
1-0
Santos
Serie A

In their last 10 matches, Atletico Paranaense has won 5 times, Santos has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches being closely contested; however, Atletico Paranaense has achieved a couple of significant victories, including a 3-0 win. Santos has managed to secure narrow wins, such as 2-1, but they have also faced heavier defeats. The most recent win for Santos against Atletico Paranaense was in July 2021, suggesting a trend towards Atletico Paranaense's advantage in recent encounters.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Palmeiras
22146238162248
DWLWW
2
Flamengo
21126339182142
WDDWW
3
Atletico Paranaense
22124630191140
WDWWW
4
Fluminense
229853126535
DDDDD
5
Cruzeiro
229673031-133
WWLWD
6
Bahia
228952925433
DDDDW
17
Santos
215792935-622
LDLWL
19
Remo
2257102636-1022
DLWLW
20
Chapecoense-sc
2117132043-2310
LDLLL
20
Chapecoense B
2017121941-2210

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
SantosHome
5W3D4L
12 playedGF 17 · GA 161.50 pts/game
Atletico ParanaenseAway
4W2D5L
11 playedGF 11 · GA 131.27 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
SantosAtletico Paranaense
1.54Goals p.g.1.41
1.26Goals conceded p.g.0.97
31%Clean sheets35%
33%Win rate47%
2.79Avg goals in match2.38
1.75xG per game1.81
-0.41xGA per game0.18
52%Possession %48%
4.0Shots on target / game4.9
3.7Corners per game5.1
Santos
Recent Form

Santos have won 9 of their last 21 matches at home, drawing 8 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Atletico Paranaense 0-2 and drew with Remo 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 14D 12L from the last 39 games (33% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SantosAll competitions
09 Aug
Santos
0-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
05 Aug
Remo
0-1
Santos
Copa Do Brasil
02 Aug
Santos
0-0
Remo
Copa Do Brasil
29 Jul
Santos
4-2
UCV
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
25 Jul
Santos
2-2
Chapecoense-sc
Serie A
22 Jul
UCV
1-4
Santos
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
13
Win
33%
14
Draw
36%
12
Lost
31%
Atletico Paranaense
Recent Form

Atletico Paranaense have won 5 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Atletico Paranaense 0-2 and lost to Vitoria 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 7D 11L from the last 34 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Atletico ParanaenseAll competitions
09 Aug
Santos
0-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
06 Aug
Vitoria
4-0
Atletico Paranaense
Copa Do Brasil
04 Aug
Atletico Paranaense
2-0
Vitoria
Copa Do Brasil
30 Jul
Corinthians
0-0
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
25 Jul
Atletico Paranaense
2-0
Internacional
Serie A
23 Jul
Sao Paulo
1-2
Atletico Paranaense
Serie A
16
Win
47%
7
Draw
21%
11
Lost
32%

Lineups

Confirmed

Santos4-2-3-1Confirmed

98Adonis FríasDEF
25Gabriel MeninoDEF
26João Paulo AnaniasDEF
31Gonzalo EscobarDEF
9Gabriel BarbosaFWD
77Gabriel BrazãoGK
22Álvaro BarrealMID
17Gustavo CaballeroMID
8Gabriel BontempoMID
5João SchmidtMID
28Christian OlivaMID
42João AlencarDEF
14Luan PeresDEF
7Robinho JúniorFWD
27DavizinhoFWD
57NadsonFWD
11RonyFWD
32Benjamín RollheiserFWD
1DiogenesGK
81Samuel MendesMID
30MiguelitoMID
16ThacianoMID
15Willian ArãoMID

Atletico Paranaense3-4-2-1Confirmed

29Gastón BenavídezDEF
4Arthur DiasDEF
33Juan Felipe AguirreDEF
21LeozinhoFWD
9Kevin ViverosFWD
7Steven MendozaFWD
1MycaelGK
16JádsonMID
12GilbertoMID
14Luiz GustavoMID
8João CruzMID
5FelipinhoDEF
3LéoDEF
6Leonardo DerikDEF
2Gilberto JuniorDEF
25DantasDEF
70Renan Peixoto NepomucenoFWD
19Jorge RivaldoFWD
18Kerwin Calderón VargasFWD
42Matheus SoaresGK
10Bruno ZapelliMID
53DuduMID
63Diogo RiquelmeMID

Unavailable Players

12 players

Santos7

Gustavo Henrique
Missing FixtureHamstring Injury
Igor Vinicius
Missing FixtureBack Injury
Lucas Verissimo
Missing FixtureCalf Injury
Moises
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
Neymar
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
Pepe Fermino
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
Vinicius Lira
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Atletico Paranaense5

C. Teran
Missing FixtureInjury
Claudinho
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
J. Portilla
Missing FixtureInjury
L. Esquivel
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
Santos
Missing FixtureYellow Cards

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Santos Win2.08 (42.7%)
Atletico Paranaense Win3.65 (32.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.11 (46%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.72 (54%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (51.4%)
BTTS No1.88 (48.6%)
Speculative
Draw3.22 (24.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Santos have averaged 3.7 corners per match at home; Atletico Paranaense 5.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Santos have generated 1.75 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 33% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Santos player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.