Santos FC vs America-MG Prediction: Both Teams Playing to Secure their First Win in the Competition

In the upcoming fixture of the Brazil Serie A, Matchday 3, Santos FC will be hosting America-MG at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos. At the moment, both teams are struggling and have failed to find a win in the first two opening matches of the tournament. Santos stands 17th, and America-MG stands 20th, at the bottom of the points table. The two teams last played against each other in August 2022, and America MG won 1-0. The last four matches played between the two have produced results, and America-MG has won three, whereas Santos has managed a win once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup between the two.

Santos FC - Coming off a Win Against Botafogo SP (WDDLW)

Going in the matchup, Santos FC is coming off a close and much-needed win against Botafogo SP (1-0) in the last outing of Copa do Brasil. Messias scored the only goal, taking his side to a 3-0 aggregate win. Talking about Santos FC’s form in Brazil Serie A, they wouldn’t have expected a defeat against Gremio and a goalless draw against Atletico MG. Leaving behind what’s done, Santos will be looking to maximize the home advantage in the upcoming match and register its first win in Serie A this season. With just a goal scored in the last 4 matches played across all competitions, Santos FC will be feeling the heat for not scoring and attacking the ball. In 2023, Santos has played 19 matches and has managed to win just 7. With a 36% win percentage, Santos FC will come out positive and produce substantial performances against America-MG.

Expected Opening Lineup for Santos FC

João Paulo; Nathan, Messias, Eduardo Bauermann, Lucas Pires; Angelo, Dodi, Rodrigo Fernández, Daniel Ruíz; Lucas Lima, Marcos Leonardo.

America-MG - Has Won Two of the Last Five Matches (WLLLW)

America-MG has been involved in local and continental action in the past couple of weeks. In the last match of Copa do Brasil against Nova Iguacu, Mikael, Everaldo, Aloisio, and Felipe Azevedo scored goals. America-MG lost to Sao Paulo (3-0) and Defensa y Justicia (2-1) in the previous week and will be hoping to carry on with the winning run. With two back-to-back defeats in Serie A, pressure will be on the visitors for sure. In the last five matches played, America-MG has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. With 9 goals allowed in the last five matches, America-MG’s conceding average is 1.80 goals. In order to win, America-MG will be looking to minimize the conceding average and strike back at the opposition.

Expected Opening Lineup for America-MG

Matheus Cavichioli; Nino Paraíba, Ricardo Silva, Éder Ferreira, Marlon Lopes; Lucas Kal, Emmanuel Martínez; Matheusinho, Juninho, Everaldo; Aloisio.

Expert Betting Tips

Irrespective of the scoring and conceding average, both sides are going through a rough patch of inconsistent match form. With both sides struggling to score, especially Santos, I am expecting a low-scoring encounter with the match total to be under 2.5 goals. I am backing Santos to win (1-0) or the match to end in a draw (1-1). 

• Santos FC to Win for 2.20
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.67
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.848