Santos lineup vs Bahia

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Santos' expected lineup vs Bahia, Sun 25 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 58 matches): Escobar (43), Arão (38), Peres (36), Vinicius (35), Veríssimo (29); Bontempo (39), Barreal (37), Oliva (29), Pereira (25); Barbosa (40). Out: Brazão. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Fluminense match on 18 Oct.

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Santos predicted lineup vs Bahia

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Santos are without Brazão at home to Bahia in the Brasileirão, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 58 official matches is: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Arão, Peres, Vinicius and Veríssimo, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

  1. GKBrazãoOut
  2. DEFArãoDoubtful

Team news

  • Unavailable: Brazão (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Arão.
  • Based on starts across 58 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 9th in the Brasileirão on 42 points from 30 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
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What is Santos's expected lineup?
Santos are without Brazão at home to Bahia in the Brasileirão, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 58 official matches is: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Arão, Peres, Vinicius and Veríssimo, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Brazão (out), Escobar, Arão, Peres, Vinicius, Veríssimo, Bontempo, Barreal, Oliva, Pereira, Barbosa.
Who started Santos' last match?
Santos' starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Diógenes, Rodinei, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, Á. Barreal, Gustavo Henrique Pereira, Philippe Coutinho, Gabriel Bontempo, Neymar, Everton, Gabriel Barbosa.
What was Santos' last result?
Santos beat Fluminense 2–1 on 18 Oct 2026.
When did Santos last win?
Santos last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating Fluminense 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Santos?
Neymar has taken the most penalties for Santos this season, scoring 4 of 4.
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 42 of their 58 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 43 matches.
Which Santos midfielder has started the most this season?
Gabriel Bontempo has made the most starts as midfielder for Santos this season, starting 39 matches.
Which Santos forward has started the most this season?
Gabriel Barbosa has made the most starts as forward for Santos this season, starting 40 matches.
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2021Brasileirão Série A10th50
2020Brasileirão Série A8th54
2019Brasileirão Série A2nd74
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