On November 7, 2025, in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Serie A, Palmeiras will host Santos in a crucial match. With the title race tightening, there is no margin for error for either side.
Last season, Palmeiras finished six points behind Botafogo in the title race. This year, they have been competing fiercely for trophies both in the domestic league and the Copa Libertadores. Despite a harsh 0-3 defeat to LDU in Quito during the Libertadores semifinals, they made a remarkable comeback at home.
"At home, they needed to score four times without conceding—and that's exactly what they did!"
In the Brasileirão, Palmeiras has started to drop points occasionally but maintained a strong performance with a recent 2-0 victory over Juventude.
After winning Serie B last season, Santos now faces the risk of relegation as they struggle to move away from the relegation zone, losing nearly half of their matches this season. Their goal-scoring average is 1.03 per match, while defensively they concede 1.43 goals on average.
This match is pivotal as Palmeiras aims to solidify their title hopes, while Santos fights hard to avoid slipping back into Serie B amid defensive vulnerabilities.