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On 28 January 2026, the Serie A season kicks off with Chapecoense-sc hosting Santos in what promises to be an intriguing fixture at an unspecified venue in Brazil. Based on recent head-to-head results and form, Santos is slightly favored, but a draw remains a strong possibility. Discover the best betting tips, odds, and value picks for this opening match of the season.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |
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5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | D L D D W |
| 14 |
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6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 6 | D D W L D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 80% | 20% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 50% | 50% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Chapecoense-sc vs Santos is scheduled for the opening round of the 2026 Serie A season, taking place at an unspecified venue in Brazil. Santos, with a recent winning streak over Chapecoense-sc, enters as a slight favorite with a 50% chance to win or draw. Recent head-to-head results favor Santos, who have been more dominant historically.
Santos benefits from a strong squad with Neymar and Tiquinho Soares leading the attack, showing attacking prowess throughout recent fixtures. Chapecoense-sc's squad has been rebuilding, with no significant injuries reported, but lacks recent competitive form. Santos's depth and squad strength tilt the scales in their favor.
If Santos scores first in the match between Chapecoense-sc vs Santos, the game is likely to open up with more attacking intent from Santos, potentially leading to a higher chance of goals. If the match remains level at halftime, tempers and the pressure could increase, making the second half more unpredictable. Late goals tend to favor Santos, given their recent form and historical h2h dominance.
Expect Santos to adopt a structured, possession-based approach, leveraging their recent form and attacking options. Chapecoense-sc might focus on disciplined defending and set-piece opportunities. Over/under goals markets suggest a likely close match, but Santos's recent scoring trends hint at a potential slight over in goals, especially if Santos plays with tempo.
See below all the main information for this match.
In the absence of a Correct Score market, we focus on the win/draw/win and over/under goals markets. Recent form and head-to-head dominance favor Santos, who are expected to be competitive in this opener.
Santos has been more consistent historically and has recent positive results against Chapecoense-sc. Both teams are entering the season fresh, but Santos’s squad strength gives them a slight edge.