Santos FC desperately need points on Wednesday, Nov 18 at 4:00 PM in the Serie A. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Coritiba come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Santos FC travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Coritiba won their last outing, while Santos FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Coritiba face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Santos FC have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Santos FC won 0–3.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Coritiba a slight edge, but Santos FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.