Youth receives Santos in Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias of Sul, this Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the 37th round of Brasileirão Betano. The game takes place at 7:30 pm local time, broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The team from Rio Grande do Sul, already relegated to Série B, fulfills the schedule in its farewell to the elite, while the team from São Paulo seeks victory to escape the relegation zone.
The confrontation marks the return of Neymar to the Santos team, after recovering from injury, and could influence Peixe’s stay in the Série A. Árbitro Wilton Pereira Sampaio referees the match, with an average of 5.09 cards per game in the competition.
Before kick-off, the rankings show Juventude in 19th with 34 points, after a 1-1 draw with Bahia in the previous round. Santos occupies 16th with 41 points, depending only on themselves to avoid relegation.
Defined starting formations
Confirmed lineups come out an hour before the game, but probable lineups indicate tactical balance. Juventude adopts 4-2-3-1 with Jandrei in goal, followed by Igor Formiga, Luan Freitas, Rodrigo Sam and Marcos Paulo in defense. In the middle, Peixoto and Jadson anchor, with Nenê captaining the attack alongside Mandaca, Hermes and Taliari.
Santos also opts for 4-2-3-1, with Gabriel Brazão in goal and a defensive line of Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo and Souza. Willian Arão and João Schmidt control the midfield, while Neymar, as captain, commands the offensive sector together with Álvaro Barreal, Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz.
Coach Thiago Carpini, from Juventude, tests young people on the field for the last time in Série A.
Embezzlements that change planning
Youth deal with suspensions and injuries that force change. Caique Gonçalves is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, opening space for Rafael Bilu in attack. Emerson Galego and other reserves remain out due to muscle injuries.
Santos faces losses in the offensive sector. Lucas Fernandes and Tiquinho Soares are injured, which limits bench options. Técnico Vojvoda adjusts with inputs from Thaciano and Benjamín Rollheiser to maintain fluidity.
These adjustments impact the depth of the squad, especially in the second half. Substituições like Ruan Carneiro and Wilker Ángel in Juventude aim to refresh the sides.
Recent history between rivals
Teams have faced each other 25 times in history, with Santos superior in 12 wins compared to Juventude’s four and nine draws. In the last duel, for the 18th round of this Brasileirão, Peixe won 3-1 at Morumbi, with two goals from Neymar.
In Caxias of Sul, the home team has an advantage at home, with three wins in the last five local games. Santos, however, exploits counterattacks, scoring on 80% of recent visits.
Return statistics show both with 33.3% success, reinforcing the balance at the bottom of the table. Posse of Juventude’s average ball is 45%, compared to 52% of Santos.
- Last 10 games: Santos with six wins and a draw.
- Goals scored: Juventude 34 in the season, Santos 42.
- Defense: Jaconero suffered 65, Peixe 48.
Individual highlights on the field
Nenê, captain of Juventude, leads the competition with 10 assists and can say goodbye to Série A with another performance. Aos 39 years old, the midfielder sets the pace in the Gaucho midfield.
Neymar returns as Santos’s starter and main weapon, with eight goals and five assists in 2025. Sua vision of the game accelerates transitions, especially in open duels.
Other names: Esses players raise the technical level of the match.
Streaming and accessing the game
Amazon Prime Video offers complete coverage, with real-time narration and analysis. Assinantes access via app or website, at no extra cost for Brasileirão. Plataforma includes replay and post-game highlights.
Fans in Caxias of Sul fill Alfredo Jaconi, with a capacity for 18 thousand fans. Ingressos sold out quickly, reflecting local interest despite the relegation.
For those traveling, app Sofascore provides live statistics such as ball possession and shots on goal. Votação community predicts Santos victory of 60%.
Arbitration and rules in focus
Wilton Pereira Sampaio, from Goiás, commands the whistle for the fourth time in Brasileirão 2025.
Assistants Bruno Raphael Pires and Daniella Coutinho Pinto assist with flags. VAR keeps Rodrigo Nunes of Sa, of Rio of Janeiro, for accurate reviews of controversial moves.
CBF rules emphasize fair play, with hydration breaks on hot days. Expectativa of fair play, without serious incidents in the last duels refereed by Sampaio.
Final preparation of the casts
Morning training in Caxias from Sul focused on set pieces for Juventude. Carpini emphasized unity in the locker room, aiming to end the campaign with dignity despite the fall.
Santos arrived the day before, with a regenerative session at the hotel. Vojvoda brought together a group to motivate a focus on victory, essential for the mathematics of salvation. Refeições Light weights prepare athletes physically.
Mild weather, with 22°C predicted, favors a high pace. Equipes avoid extra injuries, prioritizing recovery for the last round.
