Santos vs Chapecoense-sc - Serie A

The history between Santos and Chapecoense-sc lends this Serie A fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on July 25, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The defender has entered the third year of his scholarship agreement, and United have hoped to tie Kukonki down to a professional contract, which was initially agreed last year.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Santos sit 10th, Chapecoense-sc lie 20th, but the Serie A has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have struggled for consistency, WWWDW in their last five pointing to a win rate of 34.62%. Chapecoense-sc have found wins elusive, LWLWD in their last five underscoring a win rate of 11.54%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Santos average 1.5 per game to Chapecoense-sc's 1.08, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. It remains to be seen if Leeds will target a No 10 or a winger capable of playing inside now that Brandt is off the table.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Santos favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Chapecoense-sc are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman K. Viveros — 18 goals this term — will be one to watch. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Leny Yoro believes Manchester United can win the Premier League(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has offered Juventus an 'initial yes', per Gazzetta dello Sport.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. On balance, Santos look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the Serie A fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.