CRB vs Santos prediction and betting tips on May 23 2025
Game Prediction
In the Round of 32 of the Brazil Cup on May 23, 2025, the second leg between CRB and Santos will take place. After not losing away, the current hosts have improved their chances of success, but still need to win.
Our Prediction for CRB vs Santos
The team from Maceió almost got relegated to the third division last season. They collected 43 points and finished in the "borderline," sixteenth place. Meanwhile, their opponent, after a brief appearance in Serie B, immediately returned to the Brazilian top flight and even topped the standings. Moreover, Neymar returned to his homeland!
With the national team captain in the squad, the club hasn't looked particularly impressive. They were knocked out from the state championship by Corinthians, and in Serie A, they started with only a draw against Bahia and a win over Atlético Mineiro, surrounded by many defeats. After a 0-0 draw with Ceará, they then lost to Corinthians. Meanwhile, this season has not been particularly successful for the current hosts either: They opened the state championship with a victory (although it was decided by a couple of added-time goals—at 90+11 and 90+16 minutes). In Serie B, after three wins, they stumbled against Athletico Paranaense and had several draws, including one with Amazonas. Only against Criciúma did they manage to win 1-0.
In the cup, the sides met for the first time in 2025 at the "Estádio Urbano Caldeira." There, the visitors did not falter even after conceding right before halftime. As a result, they equalized in the second half for 1-1.
CRB vs Santos: Key Stats and Trends
- CRB have lost only twice in 2025, but have a considerable number of draws.
- Santos have won just one of their last eleven matches.
- Santos average 0.78 goals scored and concede 1.22 goals per match.
- 44% of Santos’ matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 2.0.
CRB vs Santos: Possible Starting Lineups
CRB (probable lineup): Gabriel Brazao – Escobar, José Ivaldo, Gil, Aderlan – Diego Pituca, Schmidt, Guilherme, Rolheiser, Gabriel Veron – Soares
Santos (probable lineup): Albino – Mateus Ribeiro, Segovia, Henri, Weverton – Thiago, Igor Mateus, Danielzinho, Jeje, Douglas Baggio – Herculano Almeida
Previous Matches: CRB vs Santos
CRB have not been losing to the more prestigious opponent. Last season in Serie B, it was also 1-1 on their home turf—and then they sensationally won 2-0 away.
Free Prediction for CRB vs Santos
The visitors are considered favorites. However, it seems at this point the hosts are at least capable of not losing again (odds – 1.6).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Brazil Cup standings.