Santos risk third drop to bottom four in key derby vs São Paulo | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG last Sunday, has left Santos again close to the relegation zone. In the next round of the Brasileirão, Santos faces a classic match against São Paulo and, depending on other results, the Alvinegro Praiano could return to the Z-4 for the third time in this edition of the competition.

Santos started the Brazilian Championship in the relegation zone, after losing to Vasco in the first round. However, they managed to get out after two games. However, the club returned to the bottom four for the first time in the fifth round, after losing the San-São.

Next, Santos accumulated poor results and remained in the relegation zone for six games, until they beat Fortaleza 3-2 in the 12th round and moved up to 15th position. Things seemed to be improving for Santos, but after losses to Mirassol and Internacional, the team from Baixada returned to the zone for the second time, in the 16th round.

Juan Pablo Vojvoda – Photo: Raul Baretta / Santos FC.

Third time?

Looking to distance themselves and not return to the relegation zone for the third time, Santos hosts São Paulo next Sunday (21), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro.

If Santos does not beat Tricolor, there is a risk of a return to the relegation zone. With a draw or a loss at Vila, Santos could be overtaken by Vitória and Juventude in the table. For this, both teams would need to win their matches against Fluminense and Mirassol, respectively.

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