Santos have fifth-best record among Série A after World Cup pause | OneFootball

Santos have the fifth-best points return among Série A sides since the World Cup pause, their 61.1% trailing only Botafogo, Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR and Cruzeiro.

According to Diario Do Peixe, the assessment covers fixtures after the calendar resumed across the Brasileiro, Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brasil. In that span Santos have played six times, taking 11 points from 18.

The workload reflects their presence in all three competitions, while some clubs featured in only one or two. Among the 20 clubs analysed, Santos, Grêmio and Vasco have six games, Vitória seven, while Palmeiras, Athletico-PR, Fluminense, Cruzeiro, Corinthians, Atlético-MG, Mirassol, Internacional, Remo and Chapecoense have five.

Botafogo lead on 77.8% from three matches, Atlético-MG are next on 73.3% from five, with Athletico-PR and Cruzeiro both on 66.7% from five. Palmeiras sit on 60.0% from five, Flamengo have 55.6% from three. At the other end, Coritiba are on 11.1% from three, with Chapecoense at 13.3% and São Paulo 16.7%.

Santos’ run comprises three wins, two draws and one defeat, including two victories over Universidad Central of Venezuela and a win against Remo. They drew with Remo and Chapecoense, and lost to Botafogo.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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