👉 What is the recommended bet for Corinthians vs Santos?

The best prediction and suggested bet for Corinthians vs Santos, on 18 May 2025, is: Under 2.5 goals.

👉 At which stadium will Corinthians vs Santos be played?

The match between Corinthians vs Santos on 18 May 2025 will take place in Recife, at the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco.

Corinthians vs Santos Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

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Check out the best predictions for Corinthians vs Santos

Here you find the best predictions for Corinthians vs Santos in the Brasileirão Serie A, along with analysis of the match and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from previous matches to offer the best prediction for this encounter between Corinthians vs Santos.

Corinthians

18 May 2025 – 19::00
Brasileirão Serie A
2025
Normal Time – Round 9

Santos

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Corinthians vs Santos

The best prediction for Corinthians vs Santos in the Brasileirão is that there will be less than 2.5 goals. The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams employing tactical strategies. Given Corinthians’ solid defensive capabilities and Santos’s offensive consistency, this bet appears sound, as the match is likely to be tightly played.

The best prediction for Corinthians vs Santos

Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (for live, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)

Match preview: Corinthians vs Santos

Corinthians and Santos will compete at Itaipava Arena Pernambuco, in a match of the 9th round of Brasileirão Serie A. The history of direct confrontations at this stadium favours the home side, with Corinthians winning 3 and drawing 3 of the last 6 encounters. In their previous meeting at this venue for Paulista A1, on 09-03-2025, Corinthians triumphed 2-1. The goals were scored by Yuri Alberto (12′) and Rodrigo Garro (56′) for Corinthians, and Tiquinho Soares (38′) for Santos. Special attention must be given to home and away performances, as both clubs show significantly different records in their respective matches.

Team analysis: Corinthians

The home side is currently sitting in 10th place, having accrued 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a 4-2 home victory against Internacional, before losing 2-1 away to Mirassol. This team is notably influenced by home advantage, as their record in the last 30 matches shows 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses away, scoring 13 and conceding 20, compared to 10 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses at home, with 27 goals for and 14 against. In their last fixture in the South American Bridgestone Cup, they achieved a 1-0 win against Racing. At home, Corinthians have recorded 3 wins and 1 loss in their last 4 league matches, earning 9 out of a possible 12 points. However, the team has allowed goals in 7 of their last 8 league outings, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities. In 42 home matches, 28 ended with more than 2.5 goals. In 8 league games, they conceded the first goal in 5 instances but only managed to turn around once. Notably, they have conceded 7 of their 18 total goals during the 31’-45’ minutes.

Despite not being at their peak this season, Corinthians finds themselves in a relatively comfortable position compared to their rivals and carries a sense of expectation for this classic encounter. Playing on home soil, they are likely to adopt an attacking approach from the outset, aiming to exploit Santos’s current instability. The anticipation is for an intense match, and Corinthians hope to leverage their home support and superior league positioning to their advantage. Even with certain limitations, they have shown competitiveness, especially in crucial matches. A favourable outcome in this derby could provide a needed boost to their campaign.

Team analysis: Santos

Santos, on the other hand, is struggling in 19th place with just 5 points, having registered 1 win, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Their last match ended in a goalless draw against Ceará at home, following a 1-0 loss away at Grêmio. This visiting team has typically relied on home support, as they have recorded only 3 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring 17 and conceding 21. Conversely, at home, they have managed 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with 25 goals scored and 13 conceded.

Their recent form has seen a troubling streak of 4 consecutive away losses in this competition. Defensive stability has eluded them, as they have allowed goals in 6 of their last 8 league matches. They have struggled to score first, managing to take the lead only twice in their last 8 Serie A games, and of those instances, they held on to the lead only once until the final whistle. In 8 league games, they have failed to overturn the result in any of the 5 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Santos is currently experiencing a challenging phase and enters the match under pressure from their poor results and lingering in the relegation zone. The team is in search of balance, yet defensive shortcomings and inconsistencies in performance are hindering their progress. This derby presents an opportunity for a turnaround, although the odds are against them. The players will need to display tremendous focus and resilience to secure points on the road. While the rivalry might provide motivation, their fragile state weighs heavily. Nonetheless, Santos are determined to give their all to avoid another defeat in this significant matchup.