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Santos vs Coritiba: Copa do Brasil Clash!
22 Apr
Summary
- Santos faces Coritiba in the first leg of Copa do Brasil's fifth round.
- Santos seeks to overcome defensive frailties at home.
- Coritiba enters the match on a four-game unbeaten streak.
Santos FC is set to face Coritiba FC in the first leg of the 2026 Copa do Brasil fifth round at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium. The match on Thursday, April 23, 2026, will see Santos looking to improve their performance after a recent league defeat.
The Peixe have struggled with defensive consistency, making their home advantage crucial in this initial encounter. They aim to secure a win that could prove vital for the second leg.
Coritiba, on the other hand, has shown resilience, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches. Their most recent result was a 2-0 victory, indicating they are in good form despite playing away.
Key players to watch include Gabriel Barbosa for Santos, who has been contributing goals and assists, and Breno for Coritiba, who has scored in consecutive games. Both teams face injury concerns, with Santos missing Rony, Gabriel Menino, and Vinicius Lira, while Coritiba will be without Keno, Pedro Marisco, and Rodrigo Rodrigues. The match is predicted to be closely contested, with Santos expected to narrowly win 2-1.
