Palmeiras vs Santos FC Prediction: Victory For The Greens
As Round 32 of the Brasileirão begins, Palmeiras host Santos FC at the Allianz Parque on November 7, 2025. This will be the first encounter of the season between the two teams, as their June fixture was postponed.
Current Form and Context
Santos FC sit in sixteenth position with thirty-three points from thirty matches. After spending more than six weeks in the relegation zone, the club has finally managed to pull clear. Their situation might have been worse if not for the dismissal of former coach Cleber Xavier following a disastrous 6-0 loss to Vasco da Gama. During his fifteen matches, the team managed five wins, four draws, and six defeats.
Managerial Change and Team Revival
After Juan Pablo took over, he revived the squad from near collapse to a state of stability and confidence. Despite media skepticism, the team began to show improved cohesion and results toward the season's conclusion.
Recent Matches
- Santos overcame Corinthians Paulista 3-1 in the return leg after a 1-0 loss earlier in May.
- They narrowly lost to Vitoria but soon recovered against Botafogo, ending in a 2-2 draw in an intense match.
- Against Fortaleza last week, Santos earned another point with a 1-1 result, coming from behind in the 74th minute.
“Coming from behind against Fortaleza showed the team’s growing resilience under Juan Pablo’s management.”
Outlook
While Palmeiras remain clear favorites given their superior consistency and home advantage, Santos have shown enough fighting spirit to cause trouble for any opponent at this stage of the campaign.
Author’s summary: Palmeiras aim to capitalize on Santos FC’s shaky defensive form, though Juan Pablo’s revitalized squad may still pose a surprising challenge at the Allianz Parque.