Join us for the Brazil Serie A on 03.05.2026 as Palmeiras competes against Santos. This match promises to be a showcase of Palmeiras’s strengths, with their top-ranking position and solid track record. Our detailed predictions and analysis will guide you through the betting process, helping you make informed decisions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 23/10 | 32 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24/10 | 26 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23/16 | 26 |
| 16 | Internacional | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12/14 | 14 |
| 17 | Santos | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 18/21 | 14 |
| 18 | Mirassol | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13/18 | 9 |
Key Player Statistics: Palmeiras vs Santos
Palmeiras vs Santos Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Santos | 15.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Santos | Palmeiras | 16.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Santos | 07.11.2025 | 2-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Santos | Palmeiras | 23.01.2025 | 1-2 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Santos | 08.04.2024 | 2-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Santos | Palmeiras | 01.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Santos | 28.01.2024 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Santos | 08.10.2023 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Santos | Palmeiras | 21.05.2023 | 0-0 |
| Paulista - A1 | Palmeiras | Santos | 04.02.2023 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Palmeiras | 27.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Palmeiras | Jacuipense | 24.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Atletico Paranaense | 20.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Palmeiras | Sporting Cristal | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Corinthians | Palmeiras | 13.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Junior | Palmeiras | 09.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Palmeiras | 06.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Gremio | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Palmeiras | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Botafogo | 19.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Bahia | Santos | 26.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Santos | Coritiba | 23.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Santos | Fluminense | 19.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santos | Deportivo Recoleta | 15.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Santos | Atletico-MG | 12.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Deportivo Cuenca | Santos | 09.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Santos | 05.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Serie A | Santos | Remo | 03.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Santos | 22.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Santos | Internacional | 19.03.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Palmeiras VS Santos
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Palmeiras vs Santos
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Palmeiras vs Santos
The Classico da Saudade is back. Palmeiras host Santos in what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in Brazilian football — and right now, these two clubs couldn't be in more different places.
Palmeiras sit at the top of the Serie A table. Twelve games played, 29 points collected, and a goal difference that screams dominance. Santos, meanwhile, are scrapping in 15th place with just 14 points from 13 games. On paper, this looks one-sided. But derbies don't care about league tables.
Here's what you need to watch for: Palmeiras have been quietly ruthless this season. They've won their last three home league games, scoring without reply in two of them. Their attack has clicked into gear, and Andreas Pereira is the engine behind everything — eight assists in 12 league games is a number that should stop you in your tracks. That's not just good. That's elite playmaking in any league on the planet.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Santos being pushovers just because of their league position. Gabriel Barbosa has four goals in just seven appearances for the visitors. He's dangerous, direct, and exactly the type of striker who can punish a moment of defensive carelessness. And with Palmeiras missing Murilo, Piquerez, and Paulinho through injury and suspension, that defensive unit isn't quite as airtight as usual.
The head-to-head record tells its own story. In the last six meetings between these sides, no game has seen more than three goals. Low-scoring, tight, contested battles — that's the pattern. The surprising statistical detail here is that Santos have actually won their most recent Serie A meeting against Palmeiras. That 1-0 victory back in November 2025 proves they can hurt this Palmeiras side when the conditions are right.
From a betting perspective, Palmeiras at 1.51 to win reflects their clear quality advantage, but I find the most compelling value in the under 2.5 goals market. Six of their last seven head-to-head clashes have stayed under that threshold. The tactical caution these derbies typically produce makes this a smarter play than backing a goal fest.
My bold prediction: Palmeiras win 1-0, with Andreas Pereira providing the decisive assist. A tight, nervy affair decided by one moment of individual brilliance — exactly the kind of game this fixture has delivered so many times before.
Saturday night under the lights in São Paulo. Two clubs, one city, and everything to play for. This is why we love football.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Pereira | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| Weverton | Brazil | 38 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 91 |
| Marlon Freitas | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | 185 | 86 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 177 | 72 |
| Murilo | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| Khellven | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| Marcelo Lomba | Brazil | 39 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 85 |
| Carlos Miguel | Brazil | 27 | Goalkeeper | 204 | 94 |
| Bruno Fuchs | Brazil | 27 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| Maurício | Brazil | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 77 |
| R. Sosa | Paraguay | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 75 |
| A. Giay | Argentina | 22 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| Jefté | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| Riquelme Fillipi | Brazil | 19 | Attacker | 175 | 66 |
| Benedetti | Brazil | 19 | Defender | 197 | 87 |
| Allan | Brazil | 22 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| Luighi Hanri | Brazil | 20 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| Erick Machado | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| Luis Felipe | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Larson | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luan Peres | Brazil | 31 | 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 | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| Gabriel Brazão | Brazil | 25 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 75 |
| João Schmidt | Brazil | 32 | Midfielder | 183 | 80 |
| João Basso | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 187 | 74 |
| L. Díaz | Argentina | 27 | 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 | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Gustavo Henrique Pereira | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Vinicius Lira | Brazil | 18 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
Palmeiras vs Santos match odds
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