Juventude and Santos Set for Pivotal BR Showdown
This Wednesday, Juventude and Santos will clash in a crucial match at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The game kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) and is part of the 37th round of the Brasileirão-2025.
Match Importance
This encounter holds significant weight for both teams. Santos, known as Peixe, is striving to secure their place in the league, while Juventude is already relegated, sitting at the bottom of the standings.
Current Standings
Juventude currently occupies the 19th position with 34 points. Their track record at home includes six wins, five draws, and seven losses.
Santos, on the other hand, has gathered 41 points. They recently escaped the relegation zone and seek to maintain their newfound safety.
Relegation Battle
Four teams closely trail Santos in the league standings:
- Ceará – 43 points
- Vitória – 42 points
- Inter – 41 points (lower goal difference)
- Fortaleza – 40 points
Santos’ away performance shows three wins, five draws, and ten losses this season.
Team Updates
Juventude will be without Caíque due to yellow card accumulation. Decisions concerning the club’s future will follow elections on the 9th.
Santos faces its own challenges. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not have Escobar available due to a left thigh injury. Tiquinho Soares remains uncertain with knee pain.
Player Risks
Several key players from Santos are at risk of suspension:
- Brazão
- João Basso
- Adonis Frías
- Igor Vinícius
- Zé Rafael
- Neymar
- Barreal
- Lautaro Díaz
Neymar is set to start the game after traveling with the team.
This match promises to be intense and pivotal for both Juventude and Santos in their respective battles within the Brasileirão-2025.