Join us for a thrilling Copa Sudamericana clash on 21.08.2026 as Macara clashes with Santos. Both teams boast strong line-ups and similar records this season. Our experts have analyzed their strategies, player forms, and past Copa Sudamericana performances. Before you watch Macara vs. Santos, read our prediction and think about your betting options!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Macara | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6/3 | 10 |
| 2 | Tigre | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8/5 | 9 |
| 3 | America de Cali | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6/5 | 9 |
| 4 | Alianza Atletico | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2/9 | 2 |
| Group D | |||||||
| 1 | Deportivo Recoleta | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6/5 | 8 |
| 2 | Santos | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8/6 | 7 |
| 3 | San Lorenzo | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 4 | Deportivo Cuenca | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3/7 | 6 |
Key Player Statistics: Macara vs Santos
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santos | Macara | 14.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Pro | Macara | Universidad Catolica | 18.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santos | Macara | 14.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Pro | Barcelona SC | Macara | 09.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Pro | Macara | Guayaquil City FC | 02.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Pro | Aucas | Macara | 26.07.2026 | 1-4 |
| Liga Pro | Macara | Deportivo Cuenca | 22.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Pro | Delfin SC | Macara | 18.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Pro | Macara | Mushuc Runa SC | 15.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Pro | Tecnico Universitario | Macara | 11.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Pro | Macara | LDU de Quito | 05.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Santos | 16.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santos | Macara | 14.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Santos | Atletico Paranaense | 10.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Remo | Santos | 05.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Santos | Remo | 02.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santos | UCV | 29.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Serie A | Santos | Chapecoense-sc | 26.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | UCV | Santos | 22.07.2026 | 1-4 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Santos | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Santos | União São João | 04.07.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Macara VS Santos
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Macara vs Santos
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Macara vs Santos
htmlThis is the game that could define their Copa Sudamericana campaign. Macara host Santos in what promises to be a fascinating clash between two sides who already know each other very well this tournament.
Here's the thing — Macara sit top of the group with 10 points from six games. Santos are right behind them on seven. One win separates glory from anxiety. The stakes don't get much higher than this.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Santos are the obvious favourites here. Yes, they won the reverse fixture 2-1 earlier in this very competition. But look deeper at Macara's recent domestic form and you'll see something genuinely impressive. They've beaten Barcelona SC away, hammered Aucas 4-1 on the road, and crushed Deportivo Cuenca 3-0 at home. This squad is full of confidence right now.
Santos, meanwhile, carry genuine attacking threat. Gabriel Barbosa has been outstanding — five goals and two assists in just seven appearances in this competition. Neymar adds two assists from only five games. That creative firepower is real and cannot be ignored.
Here's your surprising statistical insight though. Santos have shown a clear vulnerability on the road in recent weeks. They drew with Chapecoense, lost to Botafogo, and were beaten by Atletico Paranaense at home. Their defensive record in this group — six goals conceded — mirrors Macara's exactly, despite Santos scoring more. That inconsistency is worth noting when you're picking your markets.
The key tactical battle will be stopping Barbosa from finding space between the lines. Macara's yellow-card merchant L. Ayala has already collected three bookings, and a reckless challenge on a Santos attacker early on could completely change the dynamic of this game.
Watch for F. Posse to be central to everything good Macara do going forward. Three goals in eight games makes him their most dangerous weapon, and Santos will need to account for him from the first whistle.
For betting readers, I see genuine value on Macara on the home win at 2.95. The bookmakers have this slightly wrong. A side sitting top of their group, playing at home, with excellent recent form deserves shorter odds than that. Both Teams to Score also looks attractive given both sides' attacking records and defensive frailties shown across this campaign.
My bold prediction? Macara win 2-1, with Barbosa grabbing a consolation for Santos late on. History repeats itself — just in reverse this time.
I genuinely believe Macara take this one. Home advantage, top of the table, and a point to prove. Saturday night football doesn't get more electric than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ayala | Ecuador | 32 | Defender | 171 | 75 |
| J. Chalá | Ecuador | 31 | Attacker | 182 | 70 |
| J. Cazares | Ecuador | 35 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| F. Paz | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Jiménez | Ecuador | 31 | Defender | 186 | 79 |
| D. Cuero | Ecuador | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| S. Etchebarne | Uruguay | 31 | Defender | 185 | 86 |
| J. Marrufo | Venezuela | 30 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| G. Blanc | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| M. Miranda | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | n/a |
| M. Medranda | Ecuador | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Mohor | Ecuador | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 72 |
| J. Zambrano | Ecuador | 23 | Midfielder | 156 | 60 |
| M. Tello | Ecuador | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Caicedo | Ecuador | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Viera | Ecuador | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Ferro | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Rodriguez | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Posse | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Juan Espinoza | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luan Peres | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 190 | 74 |
| A. Frías | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| G. Escobar | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 171 | 70 |
| Mayke | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 179 | 72 |
| Igor Vinicius | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| Zé Ivaldo | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 186 | 95 |
| Willian Arão | Brazil | 34 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| Thaciano | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| Gabriel Brazão | Brazil | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 75 |
| João Schmidt | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 183 | 80 |
| João Basso | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 187 | 74 |
| L. Díaz | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 80 |
| G. Caballero | Paraguay | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| B. Rollheiser | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 64 |
| Nikita Solodchenko | Russia | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Diógenes | Brazil | 25 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| Mateus Xavier | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Gustavo Henrique Pereira | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Vinicius Lira | Brazil | 18 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
Macara vs Santos match odds
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