The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.
CRB host Santos in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil 2025 third round at the Rei Pelé Stadium.
The first leg ended 1-1, with CRB earning a valuable away draw. They'll look to capitalize on home advantage and continue their solid form, though the match is expected to be competitive.
Santos, dealing with injuries and inconsistent performances, aim to respond with a stronger showing. They'll need to improve to overcome CRB and advance in the tournament.
Kick-off:
Location: Alagoas, Brazil
Stadium: Rei Pele Stadium
Date: Friday, May 23
Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT / Thursday, May 22: 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT
Referee: TBD
VAR: In use
Form:
CRB: D-D-D-D-W
Santos: L-D-L-D-L
Match Facts
Santos FC have not won any of their three matches against CRB.
They are winless in their last six fixtures.
CRB are unbeaten in their last five games.
Injury and Team News
CRB have a fully fit squad available for the second leg.
Santos will be missing Guilherme Augusto, João Schmidt, and Yeferson Soteldo due to injuries. Neymar has returned to training, but his involvement in the match remains uncertain.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 3
CRB won: 1
Santos won: 0
Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
CRB predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)
Matheus (GK); Weverton, Santos, Segovia, Riberio; Meritao; Baggio, Gege, Danielzinho, Fernandes; Herculano
Santos FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Brazao (GK); Silva, Gil, Ivaldo, Escobar; Rincon, Pituca; Veron, Rollheiser, Augusto; Soares
Match Prediction
This will be the fourth ever meeting between the two sides. Santos FC are likely to emerge as the better side against CRB in the upcoming Copa do Brasil 2025 fixture.
Prediction: CRB 1-2 Santos
Telecast Details
USA: Sling TV
Brazil: Amazon Prime Video
Tags
Copa do Brasil