Corinthians vs Santos Prediction: The Black and White Classic is eagerly awaited

Two great rivals meet in Round 30 of the Série A in what is expected to be a very exciting encounter. Only three points separate the two historic clubs fighting to escape relegation this year. Corinthians has 36 points and occupies 14th place in the table, while Santos is in 16th place, one position above the Z4, with 33 points. The first time the teams met was 110 years ago, with a total of 308 meetings. Corinthians has the upper hand with 122 wins over Santos' 98 triumphs. There have been 88 draws between the two sides.

After several months without an away victory, Corinthians went to Cuiabá and brought home the three points in a significant result for the Paulistas. Mano Menezes' team is breathing a little easier, and if it beats Santos now, it will increase the gap to the rival to six points. The two teams have met twice this season, and Corinthians has yet to lose. The Timão won the Round 11 match at the Vila Belmiro by 2-0 and drew 2-2 at home in the Campeonato Paulista. The home team hasn't lost in four games and is confident.

The Peixe will go to the Neo Química Arena, looking to bring home at least a point. There's a clash between Goiás and Vasco da Gama, which could influence Santos' standings at the end of the round. A win against Corinthians would be extraordinary for Marcelo Fernandes' team, as in addition to beating the rival, it would gain points on its closest competitors in the table. Marcos Leonardo's star man is the great hope of Santos fans for the Clássico Alvinegro. In the last classic Santos played in, the team won surprisingly 2-1 at the Palmeiras stadium.

Corinthians is a team that hasn't shown much dominance over its opponents at home. It's true that the Paulistas have only lost once at the Arena, but they have drawn eight times in 14 matches. Although the Timão has a better chance of winning, I think Santos can pull off a draw in the derby. The odds for a tie are interesting, given the risk.