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Santos faces Botafogo this Sunday seeking recovery in the Brazilian Championship. Besides trying to distance themselves from the relegation zone, the Peixe has an additional challenge: improving the poor performance they've had in 2025 against teams from Rio de Janeiro.

This season, the Alvinegro Praiano faced Carioca teams six times, all in the Brasileirão. However, the record is negative: only one win, one draw, and four losses — a performance of only 22.3%.

The only victory for Santos was against Flamengo, by 1-0, at Vila Belmiro, with a goal by Neymar. The draw also happened at home, against Fluminense, by 0-0.

The losses came against Tricolor das Laranjeiras, by 1-0, at Maracanã, and in both matches against Vasco. The first ended 1-0, at São Januário, and the second was a historic thrashing: 6-0 for Cruzmaltino, at Morumbis — the largest score in the history of the clash between the teams.

This Sunday's opponent, Botafogo, has also already beaten Santos in this Brasileirão: they won by 1-0, at Vila Belmiro.

After the clash with Glorioso, Peixe will still have one more challenge against a Carioca team in this edition of the championship: they face Flamengo on November 9, at Maracanã, in the last chance to improve their performance against Rio clubs.

Santos' Situation in the Standings

Santos is in the 16th position, with 31 points — the same amount as Vitória, which opens the relegation zone. Despite having one game less, Peixe will not have an easy time and will need to earn points in the final stretch of the Brasileirão to avoid relegation for the second time.

Santos' Upcoming Matches

Botafogo vs. Santos (30th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and Time: October 26, 2025 (Sunday), at 4 PM (Brasília time) Location: Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Santos vs. Fortaleza (31st round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and Time: November 3, 2025 (Monday), at 8 PM (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

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