Match Summary
Santos defeated Água Santa 1:0. The match was played in Paulista - A1 2024. Goals were scored by Joaquim 82′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Água Santa had 58% possession while Santos held 42%. Água Santa had 12 shots (1 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Santos. Água Santa made 4 substitutions, Santos made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Água Santa and Santos — 1 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Felipe Jonatan
Match Statistics
Água Santa had 58% possession against Santos's 42%. Água Santa registered 12 shots (1 on target) while Santos managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 11–17.
Lineups
Água Santa lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Bruno Pivetti, while Santos deployed a 4-4-2 under Fábio Carille.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Água Santa is 6.86, compared to 6.50 for Santos. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Água Santa's highest-rated starter is Ygor Vinhas (6.86), while Santos's best-rated player is Hayner (6.50).
Defensive Solidity
Água Santa deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Santos's 4-man backline averaging 6.50. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Água Santa field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Santos's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Água Santa start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Santos averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Água Santa's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: Ygor Vinhas (31), oldest: Ygor Vinhas (31)), while Santos average 30.0 (youngest: João Paulo (30), oldest: João Paulo (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Água Santa's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 6 for Santos. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Água Santa have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Santos show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Água Santa and Santos have met 1 times — Água Santa won 0, Santos won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Santos leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026