Santos vs Athletico-PR Prediction: Athletico will play against history

Santos continues to struggle in the Brasileirão, with results falling short of expectations for Pelé's club. The Peixe occupies 15th place with 17 points and sees the relegation places getting closer and closer. Bahia, the first team in the Z4, has 15 points, just two behind Santos. Athletico Paranaense is in 7th position and is in better form than its opponent. However, there is an important fact, as the Furacão has never won away to Santos in its entire history in the Brasileirão. In 26 home games, Santos has won 21 and drawn 5. Will this be the first time?

Despite a match in which the team performed well, Santos suffered another defeat in the last round. In Maracanã, a goal by Germán Cano in the 77th minute broke the resistance of Santos. The team was better than usual in defense, as in the previous four matches, it had conceded 12 goals. The club has just signed João Basso, a central defender, and may also sign another player for the defensive sector. Against Athletico, only three points matter to Paulo Turra's team. The big hopes for this game are forwards Marcos Leonardo and Mendoza, with six and five goals scored, respectively. It is not for lack of quality in attack that Santos is doing badly.

This week the team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Bolívar in La Paz. The Furacão struggled to cope with the altitude of the Bolivian capital and was left at a disadvantage for the second leg of the Copa dos Libertadores. In the last round of the Brasileirão, Athletico drew 3-3 at home to Cruzeiro in an exciting football game. The Paranaenses were practically the whole game at a disadvantage but managed to equalize near the end, thanks to a penalty from Fernandinho. The team now wants to make up for lost points at home with a win at the Vila Belmiro. Admittedly, the Furacão has never beaten Santos away in the league, but this could be the ideal moment to end the tradition. If Athletico scores first, it will be very uneasy for the Peixe.

There is no favorite to win this game. The visitors are doing better but have never beaten Santos away from home in the Brasileirão. The home team will give everything on the pitch to win. Both teams are not exactly strong in defense and have good strikers. I will bet that both Santos and Athletico will score goals.