After three wins in 2025, Vojvoda struggles in derbies for Santos in 2026 | OneFootball

The Santos is experiencing a complicated start to 2026, both in the Campeonato Paulista and the Brasileiro. The Alvinegro Praiano has won only one match this season, against Novorizontino, and is languishing in 15th place nationally and 14th in the state league.

The draw against São Paulo last Wednesday reinforced an uncomfortable record for Peixe. Santos has not won any of the four classics played this season and has a success rate of only 16.7% in these matches.

Bitter Rivals

The first classic of the season for Santos was against Palmeiras, away from home, at Arena Barueri, in the second round of the Campeonato Paulista. On that occasion, Peixe was defeated 1-0 but played proactively and posed a threat to the Palmeiras team. Against Corinthians, in the fourth round, the Alvinegro Praiano secured a 1-1 draw in the 49th minute of the second half, with a free-kick goal scored by Gabigol.

Still in the Paulistão, Santos was defeated by São Paulo 2-0 at Morumbi. The SanSão would happen again in the second round of the Brasileirão. Despite taking the lead, Peixe conceded a goal by Calleri in the second half and ended up with a draw against Tricolor.

Worst Sequence with Vojvoda

Under Vojvoda's command last season, the Santistas won three of the four classics played. Peixe lost only to Palmeiras in the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Later, the Alvinegro defeated Verdão in a postponed match, valid for the 13th round, with a goal scored by Rollheiser at the last moment.

With the matches played this year, the Argentine coach's record in classics for Santos has worsened considerably. There have been three wins, two draws, and three losses in the seven confrontations held, which constitutes a success rate of 45.8%.

Delicate Situation

With two games remaining in the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista, Santos finds itself in a complicated situation. The Alvinegro Praiano could end the round in the relegation zone if they lose to Noroeste next Sunday and Velo Clube defeats Red Bull Bragantino at home.

Next Santos Game

Game: Noroeste vs. Santos Competition: Campeonato Paulista – 7th round Date: 02/08/2026 (Sunday), at 4 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Alfredo de Castilho, Bauru (SP)

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