Santos W vs Juventude W - Brasileiro Women

The Brasileiro Women returns to the home ground on August 2, 2026, where Santos W and Juventude W will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 25-year-old suffered the injury after an inadvertent clash with his own team-mate as he and Mathias Olivera both challenged for possession late in the first half.

The standings paint a clear picture: Santos W in 12th, Juventude W in 15th, and both keen to climb. Consistency has eluded Santos W in recent weeks, with WLLWW in their last five and a win rate of 35.29% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, DLLLD in their last five and a win rate of just 11.76% telling its own story. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Fulham are starting to do some business now that Alvaro Arbeloa's feet are under the table as new head coach.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Santos W favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Juventude W are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Sean Longstaff completed the comeback with a scuffed finish just two minutes later- before Calvert-Lewin got his second via a carbon copy goal of his first.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Santos W ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. Whatever the outcome, the Brasileiro Women fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.