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Fortaleza will welcome Santos to Castelão in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday. Both teams have two wins from 11 league games thus far. The hosts are in 17th place with 10 points, two more than Alvinegro.
Laion have endured a poor run of form and are winless in their last six games. They suffered a third consecutive defeat earlier this month as they lost 5-0 away to league leaders Fortaleza.
The visitors have not fared much better and have registered just one win in their last 10 games across all competitions. They hosted defending champions Botafogo in their previous outing and fell to a 1-0 home loss.
Fortaleza vs Santos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 25 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with as many as 11 games ending in draws. The visitors have a 9-5 lead in wins.
- They last met in the 2023 Serie A season and Laion secured a league double, recording a 6-1 win on aggregate.
- The hosts have failed to score in five of their last six games in all competitions.
- Six of the last eight meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Santos have won just one of their last 10 games, with that triumph registered on their travels.
- The hosts have won their last three games in this fixture, keeping two clean sheets.
- The visitors have the second-worst attacking record in the Brazilian Serie A this season, scoring eight goals.
- Alvinegro have lost six of their last seven away games in the Brazilian Serie A.
- The visitors have scored more than one goal in just one of their last nine games in this fixture.
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Fortaleza vs Santos Prediction
Leão do Pici have lost their last three league games, conceding 10 goals without scoring, and will look to bounce back in this home game. Notably, they are on a three-game winning streak, scoring eight goals. They last suffered a home defeat in this fixture in 1984 and are strong favorites.
Peixe have lost seven of their last 10 games in all competitions. Interestingly, they have scored one goal apiece in five games during that period. They have failed to score in three of their last four meetings against the hosts and will look to improve upon that record.
Neymar was red-carded against Botafogo earlier this month and will serve a suspension here. Defender Gil is nursing a hip injury and will miss this match.
Considering the recent struggles of the two teams, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Fortaleza 1-1 Santos
Fortaleza vs Santos Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
