Serie A Regular Season - 3
Atletico Paranaense 2 - 1 FT Santos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' Julimar
Thaciano 17'
Gabriel Bontempo 27'
39' O. Hellmann
42' ↓ J. Portilla ↑Luiz Gustavo
HT
67' ↓ Leo Derik ↑Dudu Kogitzki
67' ↓ Julimar ↑Chiqueti
↓ Miguelito ↑Moises 68'
↓ Gabriel Bontempo ↑A. Barreal 68'
Igor Vinicius 74'
87' Chiqueti
↓ Thaciano ↑L. Diaz 88'
↓ Rony ↑Joao Basso 89'
89' ↓ B. Zapelli ↑Jadson
89' ↓ S. Mendoza ↑Bruninho
90'+1 K. Viveros (L. Esquivel)
Vinicius Lira 90'+3
↓ Vinicius Lira ↑B. Rollheiser 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Santos 
MAGNET
14
Activity
14
Activity
14
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Carlos Terán 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Dias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Esquivel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Gastón Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
42
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
48
Passes
12
Duels
Leonardo Derik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Steven Mendoza 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Kevin Viveros 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Julimar 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Mycael 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Felipe Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jádson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruninho Braga Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leozinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santos
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão
MAGNET
13
Activity
13
Activity
12
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Igor Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Ivaldo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
7
Rating
Luan Peres 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
4
Tackles
Vinicius Rodrigues Lira 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
94
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Gabriel Menino 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
João Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Bontempo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Diogenes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Basso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Paulo Ananias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mayke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Barreal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Henrique Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinho Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Rollheiser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 3 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 05/08/2023 | Santos | 1 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 28/09/2022 | Santos | 2 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 04/06/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 2 | Santos | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 30/10/2021 | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 15/09/2021 | Santos | 0 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 25/08/2021 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | Santos | Copa Do Brasil | Arena da Baixada |
| 06/07/2021 | Santos | 2 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 21/11/2020 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 16/08/2020 | Santos | 3 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
03/12/2023
05/08/2023
28/09/2022
04/06/2022
30/10/2021
15/09/2021
25/08/2021
06/07/2021
21/11/2020
16/08/2020
Atletico Paranaense Win
Santos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -2
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Viveros Snaps Deadlock at the Death
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 23/100. This hard-fought victory propels Atletico Paranaense toward the summit while leaving a struggling Santos side searching for answers deep in the relegation zone.
The Opening Salvo at Arena da Baixada
The match exploded into life at Arena da Baixada as the hosts looked to assert their dominance from the first whistle. Atletico Paranaense didn't have to wait long for their breakthrough. In the 6th minute, a surging run forced a defensive lapse, leading to a penalty that Julimar converted with clinical precision. Dominating the early exchanges, the Furacao controlled possession with 58%, effectively pinning their opponents back. An Intensity rating of 10.2 tells the story of a high-octane start where the hosts looked to overwhelm their rivals. However, in the unpredictable landscape of Brazilian Serie A, an early lead is often a fragile foundation, and the visitors were far from defeated.
Thaciano Responds Amidst the Pressure
Despite their lowly position in the standings, Santos displayed commendable grit. Against the run of play, Thaciano leveled the proceedings in the 17th minute, capitalising on a rare lapse in the home side's concentration. The goal shifted the momentum, as the match entered a period of tactical friction. While Atletico Paranaense registered a superior xG of 2.12, they struggled to breach the disciplined defensive lines of the Peixe for much of the middle period. A Balance score of 6.4 highlights how the lead fluctuated in spirit, if not on the scoreboard, as both managers tinkered with their setups to find a decisive opening in a tense encounter.
The Final Twist and Tactical Triumph
As the clock ticked toward full-time, the match appeared destined for a stalemate that would have frustrated the home faithful. Yet, the Arena da Baixada is famous for late drama. In the 90th minute, L. Esquivel delivered a pinpoint ball into the path of K. Viveros, who coolly slotted home to spark wild celebrations. The late winner was a just reward for a side that peppered the goal with 12 total shots. For Santos, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, leaving them with just one point from their opening fixtures. Meanwhile, the Furacao celebrates a vital three points that underscores their credentials as a force to be reckoned with this season.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Thaciano?
Thaciano actually scored the 17th-minute equalizer. The 90th-minute winning drama was provided by K. Viveros to secure the 2-1 victory for the hosts.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Home Advantage Meets Early Season Pressure
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A low-intensity tactical battle where the Furacão’s home consistency should prevail over a Santos side still finding its identity.
The Setup
The stage at Arena da Baixada features two teams at different psychological points in this young Serie A season. Atletico Paranaense enters with a perfect record from their opener, whereas Santos sits 17th, grappling with a winless start. A Balance score of 9.3 indicates the squads are closely matched on paper, but low Stakes of 1.0 suggest a cautious affair where neither manager will likely overextend their tactical shape.
Key Battle
The game’s outcome hinges on individual sparks in the final third. Steven Mendoza is the primary threat for the hosts, looking to exploit the wide channels with his pace. He will be countered by the creative efforts of Álvaro Barreal, who remains the key to unlocking the visitors' attacking potential. If the home midfield can neutralise Barreal, Santos will struggle to sustain any meaningful pressure.
Our Prediction
Expect a match dictated by the hosts' ball retention and the visitors' deep defensive block. With a Form rating of just 2.8, this isn't expected to be a high-scoring thriller. The script points toward a professional 1-0 victory for the home side, likely decided by a single lapse in the Santos backline that allows the superior Stars of the Paranaense attack to clinical find the net.