Santos vs Corinthians Clash at Vila with Shared Goals in Sight
In a highly anticipated clash, Santos will face Corinthians on October 15, 2025, at 21:30 (Brasília time). The match is part of the 28th round of the Série A in the Brazilian Championship and is set to take place at the iconic Vila Belmiro. Both teams are striving to distance themselves from the relegation zone, highlighting their shared goals.
Santos Team Overview
Santos enters this match after a significant 3-0 defeat to Ceará at Arena Castelão. They currently sit in 16th place in the league standings, with 28 points. This is just three points above Vitória, which occupies the last relegation position.
- Recent Form: 1 win and 4 draws from their last five league matches.
- Key Player Absences:
- Neymar is recovering from a right thigh muscle injury, with an expected return in November.
- Tomás Rincón is sidelined due to calf edema.
- Tiquinho Soares is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
- Alexis Duarte is unavailable after international duty with Paraguay.
- Notable Return: Victor Hugo is set to play after recovering from an adductor muscle injury.
Corinthians Team Outlook
Corinthians has been inconsistent recently, winning just once in their last four matches. They are currently placed 12th in the league with 33 points, maintaining an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone.
- Recent Form: Included a win against Mirassol, a draw with Internacional, and losses to Sport and Flamengo.
- Key Player Absences:
- Hugo Souza (goalkeeper) and Matheus Bidu (left-back) are both suspended.
- Félix Torres and Ángel Romero are unavailable due to national team duties.
- Vitinho is out with a right knee meniscus injury.
- André Ramalho and José Martínez are also ruled out.
- Positive Update: Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay are back, with Depay joining the team after international duty.
Probable Lineup
Santos
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel Brazão
- Defense: Igor Vinicius (Mayke), Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, Escobar (Souza)
- Midfield: João Schmidt, Zé Rafael, Rollheiser
- Forwards: Barreal (Victor Hugo), Guilherme, Lautaro Díaz
- Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda
Corinthians
- Goalkeeper: Felipe Longo
- Defense: João Pedro Tchoca, Gustavo Henrique, Fabrizio Angileri
- Midfield: Matheuzinho, Raniele, Maycon, Hugo
- Forwards: Gui Negão, Yuri Alberto
- Coaches: Lucas Silvestre (acting for suspended Dorival Júnior)
Match Details
- Date: October 15, 2025
- Time: 21:30 (Brasília time)
- Location: Vila Belmiro, Santos
- Broadcast: TV Globo and Premiere
