Santos vs Grêmio Prediction: Can Santos avoid relegation to the Série B?

As the Brasileirão enters its second half, Santos is in a relegation spot, and its future looks bleak. The Fish has only won once in its last 18 games. With the ban over, Vila Belmiro will be able to welcome fans who will certainly support their team, which is in dire need of some support. The match with Grêmio is tricky, but it's not impossible to get a good result as the Gaúchos aren't as strong away from home as they are in Porto Alegre. The players must fight to the last drop of sweat until the end of the campaign if they don't want to play in the Série B next season.

Only victory matters to the Fish; a point at home won't improve the team's fragile psychological condition. Santos was humiliated in the last round, losing 4-0 in Fortaleza, and only victories can make you forget results like that. The team's best player, Marcos Leonardo, has returned to training while waiting for negotiations with AS Roma to end with an agreement between the two clubs. The young striker can help those who are still his colleagues to get the three points.

The team from Rio Grande do Sul was eliminated in the Copa do Brazil semi-finals by Flamengo. The cup elimination was expected after the first leg's 2-0 home defeat. In the second leg this week, Flamengo won again, now 1-0. The Immortal beat Fluminense 2-1 in the last round to return to winning ways after two games without a league win. Despite some inconsistent displays, the team is still in third place in the Brasileirão. In their last outings, Grêmio drew with Goiás at the last minute and lost to Vasco da Gama, two teams at the bottom of the table. The Gaúchos will now face another struggling team, hoping for a better result even without Luis Suárez, who is suspended due to yellow cards.

The return of the fans to Vila Belmiro is good news for Santos; the stadium atmosphere is difficult for all teams. The team's confidence is very low, with only one win in the last 18 games. Grêmio has some difficulties away from home and needs a win on the road. I'm betting that both teams will score.