Santos vs Athletico PR preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Urbano Caldeira Sun, 9 Aug - 9:30 PM
Serie A
SantosSTS
0 2
Athletico PRAPR
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 9:30 PM
Round 22 Regular Season
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Goal
Kevin Viveros - 14', 26'

CONTEXT

Santos hosted Athletico PR in a match that concluded with a 0-2 scoreline. Athletico PR scored both goals in the first half to lead 0-2 at halftime. Santos held 62 percent possession and generated 1.94 expected goals while Athletico PR recorded 0.94 expected goals. The stronger team on paper was Santos yet Athletico PR secured the victory. No red cards were issued to either side. The outcome deviated significantly from pre-match expectations with Athletico PR as the deviation team. The result was not consistent with the expected goals distribution.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Athletico PR produced a significant deviation from pre-match structure to claim the 0-2 win.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency metrics remained in line with observed performance patterns across both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final 0-2 result was not consistent with the 1.94 to 0.94 xG distribution.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome aligned with market expectations despite the xG differential.
  • xG expectations: Santos created higher xG at 1.94 but failed to convert into goals against Athletico PR.
  • Event impact: Both goals arrived in the first half and shaped the 0-2 final scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion affected the 0-2 result.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Klein
R. Klein
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
R. da Silva Alves
R. da Silva Alves
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
T. Kappes Diel
T. Kappes Diel
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
L. Guimarães Rechatiko Horn
L. Guimarães Rechatiko Horn
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Santos A. Stival
A. Stival
VS
Athletico PR O. Hellmann
O. Hellmann
1.16
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
São Paulo Rank: 63 D
Chapecoense Rank: 52 D
Botafogo Rank: 69 L
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Grêmio Rank: 64 L
Coritiba Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Corinthians Rank: 68 D
Internacional Rank: 63 W
São Paulo Rank: 63 W
Mirassol Rank: 65 W
Remo Rank: 59 W
Flamengo Rank: 76 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
63.62
57.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Santos
Athletico PR
Power Score
63.62
57.96
League Position
17
3
Global Rank
467
375

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Santos — Opponent-weighted form score
Athletico PR — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Santos Athletico PR

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Santos

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Athletico PR

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Santos ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Athletico PR
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
40.24
24.87
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
24.87
40.24
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Santos — Efficiency Index
vs
Athletico PR — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Santos
Athletico PR
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Santos
vs
Athletico PR
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Santos Athletico PR
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
25%
4%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.49 vs -0.04
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Santos Athletico PR
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
4%
25%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.04 vs -0.49
Santos
Athletico PR
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Santos
vs
Athletico PR
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Santos Athletico PR
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Santos 0.37
Athletico PR 0.28
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Santos Athletico PR
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Santos 0.07
Athletico PR 0.00
Santos
Athletico PR
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • STS had peak pressure around 84'.
  • STS started the game with stronger pressure.
STS Pressure APR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: STS reached the top pressure at 84' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Santos STS Home
1 matches
Athletico PR APR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:51:39+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-2-2
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 09:30 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 22 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Urbano Caldeira
Capacity
16798
Attendance
7026
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rafael Rodrigo Klein
Rafael da Silva Alves
Tiago Augusto Kappes Diel
Lucas Guimarães Rechatiko Horn

Statistics

Possession
STS
59%
APR
41%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
10 Shots 1
59 Dangerous attacks 29
62 Possession 38
10 Corners 2
11 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

95 Ball Safe 91
3 Goal Kicks 13
13 Goal Attempts 4
4 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 8
6 Successful Headers 5
0 Assists 1
0 Injuries 2
9 Dribble Attempts 17
5 Successful Dribbles 3
56 Successful Dribbles Percentage 18

Attacking

126 Attacks 92
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

28 Long Passes 67
568 Passes 351
494 Successful Passes 280
87 Successful Passes Percentage 80
18 Key Passes 4
16 Successful Long Passes 34
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

2 Saves 2
15 Tackles 12
12 Interceptions 18
37 Duels Won 32

Build-up

35 Total Crosses 9
9 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Rafael Rodrigo Klein

Starting XI ▼

77
Gabriel Brazão
Gabriel Brazão Goalkeeper
6.36
25
Gabriel Menino
Gabriel Menino Defender
7.18
16
Thaciano
Thaciano
Midfielder80'
6.46
26
João Ananias
João Ananias Defender
6.56
31
Gonzalo Escobar
Gonzalo Escobar Defender
6.5
98
Adonis Frías
Adonis Frías Defender
6.61
5
João Schmidt
João Schmidt Midfielder
7.4
15
Willian Arão
Willian Arão
Midfielder80'
6.82
8
Gabriel Bontempo
Gabriel Bontempo Midfielder
6.76
22
Álvaro Barreal
Álvaro Barreal Midfielder
7.95
28
Christian Oliva
Christian Oliva Midfielder
6.29
11
Rony
Rony
Attacker61'
6.69
9
Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa (C) Attacker
6.93
17
Gustavo Caballero
Gustavo Caballero Attacker
6.42
32
Benjamín Rollheiser
Benjamín Rollheiser
Attacker46'
7.11
Referee : Rafael Rodrigo Klein

Starting XI ▼

1
Mycael
Mycael Goalkeeper
7.05
4
Arthur Dias
Arthur Dias Defender
7.08
29
Gastón Benavídez
Gastón Benavídez Defender
6.81
33
Juan Felipe Aguirre
Juan Felipe Aguirre Defender
7.4
7
Stiven Mendoza
Stiven Mendoza Midfielder
6.33
12
Gilberto
Gilberto Midfielder
6.77
25
Dantas
Dantas
Defender61'
6.62
14
Luiz Gustavo
Luiz Gustavo (C) Midfielder
7.01
63
Diogo Riquelme
Diogo Riquelme
Midfielder71'
6.73
16
Jádson
Jádson Midfielder
7.01
5
Felipinho
Felipinho
Defender60'
7.12
8
João Cruz
João Cruz Attacker
7.47
53
Dudu
Dudu
Midfielder85'
6.53
9
Kevin Viveros
Kevin Viveros Attacker
2
8.16
21
Leozinho
Leozinho Attacker
6.69
18
Kerwin Vargas
Kerwin Vargas
Attacker60'
6.69

Events

2ND-HALF
85'
Event
Dudu → João Cruz
9th Substitution
Event
Willian Arão → João Schmidt
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Thaciano → Gabriel Menino
8th Substitution
80'
71'
Event
Diogo Riquelme → Luiz Gustavo
6th Substitution
Event
Rony → Christian Oliva
5th Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Dantas → Gilberto
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Felipinho → Jádson
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Kerwin Vargas → Leozinho
3rd Substitution
Event
Benjamín Rollheiser → Gustavo Caballero
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
34'
Event
Kevin Viveros
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
26'
Event
Kevin Viveros
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Adonis Frías
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'
14'
Event
Kevin Viveros
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 0-2.
90
Attempt Attempt
Willian Souza Arao da Silva attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Update Update
Offside.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
Update Update
Dudu Kogitzki is on, and Joao Cruz is off.
81
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal attempts a header but misses the shot.
81
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a shot with his head but misses.
80
Update Update
Thaciano Mickael da Silva is on, and Gabriel Vinicius Menino is off.
80
Substitution Substitution
Willian Souza Arao da Silva is substituted off for Joao Schmidt Urbano.
79
Attempt Attempt
Ronielson da Silva Barbosa attempts a header but misses the shot.
78
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
74
Attempt Attempt
Benjamin Rollheiser takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Ronielson da Silva Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
73
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
73
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal's left-footed shot is blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega with his right foot, but it's saved.
66
Update Update
Offside.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-3.
64
Update Update
Offside.
62
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
62
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa attempts a header but misses the shot.
61
Update Update
On comes Dantas, off goes Gilberto Moraes Junior.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ronielson da Silva Barbosa comes on for Christian Oliva.
60
Substitution Substitution
Antonio Feliphe Costa Silva is substituted off for Jadson Alves dos Santos.
60
Substitution Substitution
Kerwin Vargas is substituted for Leozinho.
55
Attempt Attempt
Benjamin Rollheiser takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Vinicius Menino takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot but misses.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Benjamin Rollheiser comes on for Gustavo Caballero.
45
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joao Cruz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Vinicius Menino takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Caballero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
33
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Luiz Gustavo Dias takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega scores with a left-footed shot.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Joao Cruz.
23
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Barbosa takes a left-footed shot but misses.
20
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Adonis Uriel Frias.
16
Attempt Attempt
Leozinho's left-footed shot is blocked.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega scores with a left-footed shot.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kevin Stiven Viveros Rodallega scores, making it 1-0.
12
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Caballero attempts a header but misses the shot.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Alvaro Barreal takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
10
Update Update
Offside.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Attempt Attempt
Jadson Alves dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
3
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Escobar has a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Rafael Rodrigo Klein.

CONCLUSION

Athletico PR delivered both goals before halftime and maintained the 0-2 advantage through the second period. Santos controlled possession at 62 percent and created the majority of expected goal opportunities yet could not find the net. The xG figures of 1.94 for Santos and 0.94 for Athletico PR highlighted a mismatch between chance creation and actual outcome. Absence of red cards kept the contest at eleven versus eleven throughout. The significant deviation by Athletico PR proved decisive in overcoming the stronger team designation assigned to Santos. Efficiency remained consistent with the data patterns recorded on the day. The result stood as a clear example of clinical finishing overriding statistical projections in the final 0-2 score.