Atl. Mineiro vs Santos Prediction 14 September 2025
🔊 In the 23rd round of Serie A, Atlético Mineiro will host Santos at the Arena MRV. The hosts are seeking stability after a challenging period and are looking to regain confidence under the guidance of Jorge Sampaoli. They will rely on their captain Hulk, the team's top scorer, to lead the attack. Santos, having endured a heavy defeat to Vasco da Gama and undergone a coaching change, will aim to show resilience and put up a fight on the road. We anticipate a tense and low-scoring match, with a slight edge to the home side.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 April 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Santos were the home side):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Atlético Mineiro and Santos:
- 39 matches played;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 14, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 58 for Atlético Mineiro, 59 for Santos;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.51, in the second half - 1.49;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Atl. Mineiro - Santos

Atletico Mineiro Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa do Brasil, with Cruzeiro hosting Atlético Mineiro. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for Atlético Mineiro.
Here are the match statistics (Atlético Mineiro vs Cruzeiro):
- possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corners: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
⚫ After reaching the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, Atlético Mineiro hit a rough patch, losing four consecutive matches. Two of these defeats came in Serie A, against São Paulo (0-2) and Vitória (0-1). The other two losses were in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil against Cruzeiro, where "Galo" were defeated both at home and away with identical 0-2 scorelines.
⚪ In the Brazilian Championship, the club currently sits in 14th place, and they need to stabilize their form. On September 2nd, Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli took charge, tasked with a crucial mission: keeping Atlético Mineiro out of the relegation zone and securing a spot in next season's Copa Sudamericana.
Match Results: Atletico Mineiro

Santos Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place on in the Serie A, where they faced Santos away. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Santos vs Fluminense):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 0.
⚪ Following a crushing 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama on August 17, Santos' management decided to part ways with head coach Kleber Xavier. As of August 22, the team is led by Argentine coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who previously managed Fortaleza.
⚫ Under Vojvoda's leadership, the club has played two Serie A matches: a 2-0 away loss to Bahia and a goalless draw at home against Fluminense. Currently, Santos sit in 16th place in the standings, and the primary goal for the new coach is to ensure the team's survival in Serie A for the next season.
Match Results: Santos
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 39;
- First-half wins for the home team - 12; for the away team - 1; draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.51;
- Today's home side averages 0.74 goals, while the visitors average 0.77.
First-half Statistics: Atlético Mineiro (home) vs Santos (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 11;
- Wins: 2 (25%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Draws: 6 (75%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.91;
- Average goals conceded: 0.13 vs 0.45.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 2;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- Atlético Mineiro have scored in the first half at home in 13 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings with this team (Serie A).
- Santos have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Home wins - 17, away wins - 14, draws - 8.
Statistics: Atlético Mineiro vs Santos
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
- Victories: 6 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 29%;
- Losses: 8 vs 11;
- Draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Santos cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in 14 of their last 16 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.49, guests - 1.51;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 24 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Atlético Mineiro vs Santos
- Average tournament total: 2.2 vs 2.43;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.95;
- Average first-half total: 0.3 vs 0.43;
- Average second-half total: 0.7 vs 0.52;
- Atlético Mineiro: average home total in the tournament - 1.38;
- Santos: average away total in the tournament - 0.91;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 1.4).
- Atlético Mineiro score fewer than 1.5 goals in six consecutive matches.
Corners Prediction
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 6.7; at home - 8.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; at home - 4.4.
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.19, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.1; away - 1.6.
- Atlético Mineiro deliver fewer than 6.5 corners in their last 11 head-to-head Serie A encounters.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.38 (1.69 for hosts and 1.69 for guests);
- Average yellow cards at the host's ground - 3.05 (1.47 for hosts and 1.58 for guests).
Atlético Mineiro: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.5; at home - 2.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.5; at home - 2.6.
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.57, away - 2.36;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 1.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- Both teams scored overall - 24 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Atlético Mineiro vs Santos
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- BTTS for Atlético Mineiro at home - 4 (50%);
- BTTS for Santos away - 5 (45%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS for Atlético Mineiro at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Santos away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are struggling this season, delivering nearly identical performances. Atlético Mineiro and Santos are going through rough patches and have recently changed head coaches. We anticipate a cautious and low-scoring match, as both are fighting to stay in Serie A. Santos are likely to play a defensive game. Our prediction is under 2.5 goals, which aligns with the outcome of 7 out of the last 10 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
