Santos still chasing first derby win of the season | OneFootball

Santos has not yet managed to win any Paulista derbies in 2026. Since the beginning of the season, the team has faced São Paulo, Corinthians, and Palmeiras on four occasions, recording two losses and two draws.

The first derby of the year was against Palmeiras, in the second round of the initial phase of the Campeonato Paulista. On that occasion, Peixe was defeated 1-0, with a goal by Allan at Arena Barueri. It's worth remembering that Neymar was still recovering from knee surgery and missed the derby.

Next, Santos faced Corinthians in the fourth round of the State Championship and drew, playing at Vila Belmiro. The Santos goal only came in stoppage time, when Gabigol scored to secure a 1-1 draw in the black-and-white derby.

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With the continuation of the Paulistão and the start of the Brazilian Championship, Santos faced São Paulo twice in a row. In the first meeting, still in the state championship, they were defeated 2-0 at Morumbis.

Then, in the Brasileirão, the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Vila Belmiro, with Zé Rafael scoring the only goal for Santos in the game.

Will the first victory come?

Now, Santos will have a new opportunity to secure their first win in Paulista derbies this season. This Sunday, the team faces Corinthians again, in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. Kick-off is at 4pm (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, on the São Paulo coast.

Santos in the season

In the Campeonato Paulista, Santos did not have a good campaign and finished the first phase in eighth place, the last spot that guarantees qualification for the quarterfinals. In the knockout stage, they were eliminated after losing to Novorizontino 2-1.

In the Brasileirão, the situation is also delicate. In five matches played, they have only one win, along with two draws and two losses. Santos is in 14th place on the table, with five points.

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