Juventude
€23.20m
Santos
€82.80m
Preview
Welcome to NerdyTips’ deep dive into the Juventude vs Santos prediction for the crucial Serie A fixture on December 3, 2025. With both teams fighting for survival, this encounter at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium is set to be decisive. Let’s break down the tactics, team news, betting odds, and what our AI expects from this high-stakes match.
Both Juventude and Santos enter this game with their backs against the wall. Juventude sits 19th in the Serie A table with 34 points, while Santos is just ahead in 17th with 38 points. The hosts have recently drawn 1-1 with EC Bahia and suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Sao Paulo, reflecting their ongoing struggle to find consistency. Santos, meanwhile, are enjoying a modest revival, unbeaten in four and fresh off a commanding 3-0 win over Sport Recife.
Injuries are a major storyline for both sides:
On the tactical front, Juventude—under Thiago Carpini—are likely to stick with a 3-4-2-1, hoping to crowd the midfield and spring quick counters. Earlier in the season, their 4-1.29-2 under Fábio Matias aimed for high pressing, but recent form suggests a more cautious approach. Santos, led by Juan Vojvoda, favor a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing pace and counterattacks, a style that has brought them some recent success.
Looking at the head to head record, Santos have had the upper hand. In their last league meeting on August 4, 2025, Santos won 3-1, with Neymar bagging a brace. Juventude haven’t won at home in their last three league games and are winless in their last three against Santos. Last time they met at Alfredo Jaconi, Santos edged a 2-1 victory.
Despite their struggles, Juventude did pull off a shock 3-1 win at Vasco earlier this season, showing they can spring a surprise. Santos, too, stunned Cruzeiro away with a 2-1 win, proving they’re dangerous on the road.
The betting odds paint a clear picture:
Our NerdyTips AI leans towards an away win in its Juventude vs Santos prediction, with a trust level of 4.4/10 and odds of 1.7. The AI also strongly suggests betting on over 1.5 total goals (odds 1.29, confidence 4.5.60), indicating we should expect at least two goals in this match.
Here’s how the stats stack up:
With squad values of €23.20m for Juventude and €82.80m for Santos, there’s a clear gap in resources. Yet, in a relegation battle, grit often matters more than price tags. The absence of Neymar is a blow, but Santos’ recent form and tactical discipline make them favorites according to both the odds and our AI model.
To sum up our Juventude vs Santos prediction:
For both casual fans and serious bettors, this is a match where the numbers and the narrative align: Santos to win and over 1.5 goals is the smart play. Stay tuned for more expert analysis and tips on NerdyTips.
Welcome to NerdyTips’ deep dive into the Juventude vs Santos prediction for the crucial Serie A fixture on December 3, 2025. With both teams fighting for survival, this encounter at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium is set to be decisive. Let’s break down the tactics, team news, betting odds, and what our AI expects from this high-stakes match.
Both Juventude and Santos enter this game with their backs against the wall. Juventude sits 19th in the Serie A table with 34 points, while Santos is just ahead in 17th with 38 points. The hosts have recently drawn 1-1 with EC Bahia and suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Sao Paulo, reflecting their ongoing struggle to find consistency. Santos, meanwhile, are enjoying a modest revival, unbeaten in four and fresh off a commanding 3-0 win over Sport Recife.
Injuries are a major storyline for both sides:
On the tactical front, Juventude—under Thiago Carpini—are likely to stick with a 3-4-2-1, hoping to crowd the midfield and spring quick counters. Earlier in the season, their 4-1.29-2 under Fábio Matias aimed for high pressing, but recent form suggests a more cautious approach. Santos, led by Juan Vojvoda, favor a 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing pace and counterattacks, a style that has brought them some recent success.
Looking at the head to head record, Santos have had the upper hand. In their last league meeting on August 4, 2025, Santos won 3-1, with Neymar bagging a brace. Juventude haven’t won at home in their last three league games and are winless in their last three against Santos. Last time they met at Alfredo Jaconi, Santos edged a 2-1 victory.
Despite their struggles, Juventude did pull off a shock 3-1 win at Vasco earlier this season, showing they can spring a surprise. Santos, too, stunned Cruzeiro away with a 2-1 win, proving they’re dangerous on the road.
The betting odds paint a clear picture:
Our NerdyTips AI leans towards an away win in its Juventude vs Santos prediction, with a trust level of 4.4/10 and odds of 1.7. The AI also strongly suggests betting on over 1.5 total goals (odds 1.29, confidence 4.5.60), indicating we should expect at least two goals in this match.
Here’s how the stats stack up:
With squad values of €23.20m for Juventude and €82.80m for Santos, there’s a clear gap in resources. Yet, in a relegation battle, grit often matters more than price tags. The absence of Neymar is a blow, but Santos’ recent form and tactical discipline make them favorites according to both the odds and our AI model.
To sum up our Juventude vs Santos prediction:
For both casual fans and serious bettors, this is a match where the numbers and the narrative align: Santos to win and over 1.5 goals is the smart play. Stay tuned for more expert analysis and tips on NerdyTips.
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Juventude is relegated!
O1.5 -345
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3452 -143
Santos is expected to win with odds of -143Over 1.5 -345
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -105
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -222
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
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3
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Santos |
05-Aug-25
3:1
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Santos |
11-Oct-22
4:1
| Juventude ![]() |
Juventude |
15-Jun-22
1:2
| Santos ![]() |
Juventude |
26-Sep-21
3:0
| Santos ![]() |
Santos |
12-Jun-21
0:0
| Juventude ![]() |
| 14 Jan | D |
Novo H.
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1:1
| Juventude.
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| 10 Jan | D |
Juventude.
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1:1
| Ypiranga-RS.
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| 07 Dec | D |
Corinthians.
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1:1
| Juventude.
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| 03 Dec | L |
Juventude.
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0:3
| Santos.
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| 28 Nov | D |
Juventude.
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1:1
| Bahia.
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| 23 Nov | L |
Sao Paulo.
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2:1
| Juventude.
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| 20 Nov | D |
Juventude.
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3:3
| Cruzeiro.
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| 08 Nov | W |
Vasco.
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1:3
| Juventude.
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| 05 Nov | W |
Sport Recife.
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0:2
| Juventude.
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| 02 Nov | L |
Juventude.
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0:2
| Palmeiras.
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| 14 Jan | L | Palmeiras. |
1:0 |
Santos.![]() |
| 10 Jan | W | Santos. |
2:1 |
Novorizontin.![]() |
| 07 Dec | W | Santos. |
3:0 |
Cruzeiro.![]() |
| 03 Dec | W | Juventude. |
0:3 |
Santos.![]() |
| 29 Nov | W | Santos. |
3:0 |
Sport Recife.![]() |
| 25 Nov | D | Internaciona. |
1:1 |
Santos.![]() |
| 20 Nov | D | Santos. |
1:1 |
Mirassol.![]() |
| 16 Nov | W | Santos. |
1:0 |
Palmeiras.![]() |
| 09 Nov | L | Flamengo RJ. |
3:2 |
Santos.![]() |
| 07 Nov | L | Palmeiras. |
2:0 |
Santos.![]() |
Brazil - Serie A| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flamengo | 37 | 75-24 | 78 |
| 2 |
Palmeiras | 37 | 63-32 | 73 |
| 3 |
Cruzeiro | 36 | 53-26 | 69 |
| 4 |
Mirassol | 37 | 60-36 | 66 |
| 5 |
Fluminense | 37 | 48-39 | 61 |
| 6 |
Bahia | 37 | 50-44 | 60 |
| 7 |
Botafogo | 36 | 52-34 | 59 |
| 8 |
Sao Paulo | 37 | 43-46 | 51 |
| 9 |
RB Bragantino | 37 | 44-54 | 48 |
| 10 |
Corinthians | 37 | 41-46 | 46 |
| 11 |
Gremio | 37 | 43-50 | 46 |
| 12 |
Vasco DA Gama | 37 | 55-55 | 45 |
| 13 |
Atletico-MG | 37 | 38-44 | 45 |
| 14 |
Santos | 37 | 42-50 | 44 |
| 15 |
Ceara | 37 | 33-37 | 43 |
| 16 |
Fortaleza EC | 37 | 41-54 | 43 |
| 17 |
Vitoria | 37 | 34-52 | 42 |
| 18 |
Internacional | 37 | 41-56 | 41 |
| 19 |
Juventude | 37 | 34-68 | 34 |
| 20 |
Sport Recife | 37 | 28-71 | 17 |