The classic between Santos and Corinthians, scheduled for this Wednesday (7), at 7:30 pm, in Vila Belmiro, for the 6th round of Paulistão, arouses great expectations among football fans and bettors.
Although Santos is currently in Série B, the team arrives as favorite for the clash and also for the São Paulo title, as indicated by bookmakers.
Santos is going through a better moment than its rival
Santos, led by Fábio Carille, is in a positive phase, with four wins in five matches.
Thus, with a consistent performance, the team won victories over Botafogo-SP, Ponte Preta, Água Santa and Guarani, demonstrating its strength and determination in the state championship.
On the other hand, Corinthians is facing a crisis, occupying the bottom spot in Group C and struggling to get back on its feet after the dismissal of its coach, Mano Menezes.
So, with just one victory so far and four consecutive defeats, Timão sees its title chances diminish with each round.
This ends up being reflected in the betting market, because Santos is seen as the big favorite for the classic, offering a return of R$2.08 for every R$1 bet, while bets on Corinthians offer a return of R$3 .79 for the same amount invested.
The possibility of a draw is also present, with a return of R$3.38 for every R$1 invested.
Title chances in Paulistão
Confidence in Santos’ chances is not just limited to the classic, but also extends to the São Paulo title.
Even relegated in Brasileirão 2023, the team’s good form increases its chances, placing it as the 4th most likely to win the championship. If Peixe is champion, the return is R$8 for every R$1 invested.
Meanwhile, Corinthians faces devaluation and sees its position on the favorites list being overtaken by the team from Baixada Santista.
The odds for both teams are the same, but Peixe’s placement above Timão indicates an imminent change in betting trends.
In addition to the clash between Santos and Corinthians, bookmakers highlight Palmeiras (2.50) as the favorite for Paulistão, followed by São Paulo (3.50).
Therefore, the odds for these teams reflect bettors’ confidence in their performances throughout the championship. After all, Verdão is the current Brazilian champion and Tricolor recently won unprecedented titles (Copa do Brasil and Supercopa do Brasil).
