Match: Brazilian Serie A
Fixture: Santos vs. Juventude
Local kick-off time: 20:00 on August 4
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Handicap prediction:
Santos -1 (Asian Handicap)
Home win (European Odds)
Predicted scores: 3-0, 3-1, 4-1
Predicted total goals: 3, 4, 5
Comprehensive analysis:
Santos are currently ranked 17th. As a promoted side back in the Série A, their performance has been fairly decent, though they remain in the relegation zone in terms of points—clearly a strong motivation for them to pick up points. After signing Neymar, the team is certainly not looking to be relegated again, and Neymar’s form has gradually improved recently. This season, Santos have picked up more points at home, and on July 17, they just defeated top-of-the-table Flamengo at home.
Juventude are ranked second-from-bottom. The team is positioned as a relegation-battling side in the Série A, currently on a three-game losing streak, with both goals conceded and losses exceeding 2 per game—boasting the worst defensive record among all Série A teams. Additionally, there is a significant home-away disparity in their performance this season: they have earned 11 points from 8 home games with a 38% win rate, but have lost all 7 away games, conceding over 3 goals per game on the road.
Summary:
Both teams are in a relegation battle, but Santos are slightly better in strength and form than Juventude. The Asian Handicap offering Santos -1 shows strong support. Although subsequent data may still fluctuate, Santos won’t miss the chance to secure all three points at home, especially since Juventude’s away form is hardly promising. They even lost away to a Campeonato Brasileiro Série C side in the Copa do Brasil earlier, and facing Santos at Estádio Caldeirão, they are likely to face an uphill battle. Therefore, this match is expected to see Santos cover the handicap directly.
