Santos lineup @ Sao Paulo

Santos' expected lineup at Sao Paulo, Sat 3 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 54 matches): Brazão (50); Escobar (40), Vinicius (35), Peres (35), Arão (35), Veríssimo (25); Bontempo (36), Oliva (26), Schmidt (23); Barbosa (36), Barreal (34). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Remo match on 19 Sep.

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Santos predicted lineup vs Sao Paulo

MOST USED XI

Santos' expected lineup away at Sao Paulo in the Brasileirão is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 54 official matches: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Vinicius, Peres, Arão and Veríssimo, and Barbosa and Barreal further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 54 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Santos, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Santos are 8th in the Brasileirão on 38 points from 27 games. They have W4 D1 L0 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
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Most Common Santos Starting XI

Based on 54 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Santos's expected lineup?
Santos' expected lineup away at Sao Paulo in the Brasileirão is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 54 official matches: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Vinicius, Peres, Arão and Veríssimo, and Barbosa and Barreal further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Brazão, Escobar, Vinicius, Peres, Arão, Veríssimo, Bontempo, Oliva, Schmidt, Barbosa, Barreal.
Who started Santos' last match?
Santos' starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Diógenes, Rodinei, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, G. Escobar, Arthur, C. Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Gustavo Henrique Pereira, Rony, Gabriel Barbosa.
What was Santos' last result?
Santos beat Remo 2–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Santos last win?
Santos last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Remo 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Santos?
Gabriel Barbosa has taken the most penalties for Santos this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Santos this season?
Gabriel Brazão leads with 50 starts for Santos across all competitions this season.
What formation does Santos use most often?
Santos have used a 4-2-3-1 in 38 of their 54 matches this season.
Which Santos goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Gabriel Brazao has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Santos this season, starting 50 matches.
Which Santos defender has started the most this season?
G. Escobar has made the most starts as defender for Santos this season, starting 40 matches.
Which Santos midfielder has started the most this season?
Gabriel Bontempo has made the most starts as midfielder for Santos this season, starting 36 matches.
Which Santos forward has started the most this season?
Gabriel Barbosa has made the most starts as forward for Santos this season, starting 36 matches.
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