Cuiaba and Santos will face off in the MatchDay 13 of the Brasileiro Série A.
Santos is expected to find a way to score against the Cuiabá defense, although they might not score as many goals as they are likely to concede.
Cuiabá will be eager to bounce back from their recent 1-0 defeat against Vasco da Gama in the Serie A.
The performances of the Cuiabá backline have demonstrated their defensive quality. In their last six matches, they have only conceded a total of four goals, showcasing their stinginess in defense.
Last 5 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 2, Lost: 2, Scored: 3, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 1.
Santos played to a goalless draw in their previous Copa Sudamericana match against Blooming.
However, their recent statistics reveal defensive vulnerabilities. In their last six matches, Santos has conceded goals in five of them, resulting in a total of nine goals conceded. Clearly, there is room for improvement defensively. It remains to be seen if this defensive trend will continue in their upcoming game as each match is unique.
Last 5 Games: Won: 0, Draw: 2, Lost: 3, Scored: 3, Conceded: 7, Clean Sheets: 2.
Cuiaba: Walter – Rikelme, Empereur, Marllon, Raniele – Denilson, Augusto, Sobral – Silva, Deyverson, Cafú.
Santos: Vladimir – Cadu, Felipe, Oliveira, Kevyson – Camacho, Sandry, Terceros – Barbosa, Washington, Ruiz.
The match will be played at the Arena Pantanal.
July 2, 2023, 22:30 UK time.