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Santos predicted lineup vs Atletico Paranaense2 UNAVAILABLE

Santos are without Vinicius and Veríssimo at home to Atletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 41 official matches is: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Vinicius, Peres, Frías and Veríssimo, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKBrazão
2. DEFEscobar
3. DEFViniciusOut
4. DEFPeres
5. DEFFrías
6. DEFVeríssimoOut
7. MIDBarreal
8. MIDBontempo
9. MIDArão
10. MIDOliva
11. FWDBarbosa

Team news

• Unavailable: Vinicius (Out), Veríssimo (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 22 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 41 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Santos, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Santos

What is Santos's expected lineup?

Santos are without Vinicius and Veríssimo at home to Atletico Paranaense in the Brasileirão, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 41 official matches is: Brazão in goal, a back five of Escobar, Vinicius, Peres, Frías and Veríssimo, and Barbosa leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Brazão, Escobar, Vinicius (out), Peres, Frías, Veríssimo (out), Barreal, Bontempo, Arão, Oliva, Barbosa.

Who started Santos' last match?

Santos' starting XI on 5 Aug 2026 in the Copa do Brasil (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, João Paulo Ananias, Adonis Frías, Gonzalo Escobar, Christian Oliva, João Schmidt, Gustavo Caballero, Gabriel Bontempo, Álvaro Barreal, Gabriel Barbosa.

What was Santos' last result?

Santos beat Remo 1–0 on 5 Aug 2026.

When did Santos last win?

Santos last won on 5 Aug 2026, beating Remo 1–0.

Who takes penalties for Santos?

Neymar has taken the most penalties for Santos this season, scoring 2 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Santos this season?

Gabriel Brazao leads with 38 starts for Santos across all competitions this season.

What formation does Santos use most often?

Santos have used a 4-2-3-1 in 25 of their 41 matches this season.

Which Santos goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Gabriel Brazao has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Santos this season, starting 38 matches.

Which Santos defender has started the most this season?

G. Escobar has made the most starts as defender for Santos this season, starting 29 matches.

Which Santos midfielder has started the most this season?

A. Barreal has made the most starts as midfielder for Santos this season, starting 27 matches.

Which Santos forward has started the most this season?

Gabriel Barbosa has made the most starts as forward for Santos this season, starting 26 matches.