The prediction for a Santos home victory is predicated less on their own strength and more on the profound weakness and instability of their opponent. Both clubs are mired in the relegation zone of the Brasileiro Série A, turning this into a high-stakes encounter. Santos's campaign has been alarmingly poor, with recent results doing little to inspire confidence. The pressure is mounting, leading to friction between star player Neymar and the fanbase. Furthermore, they are contending with a number of injuries and suspensions to key personnel, which will test their squad depth. However, Juventude's situation is substantially worse. They have lost four of their last five games and recently fired their head coach, Claudio Tencati, a clear signal of the club's desperation. An interim coach is unlikely to solve their deep-rooted problems overnight, especially for a difficult away match. Their defensive record is porous, and their attack is the least potent in the league. The historical head-to-head record also favors Santos, who have won 11 of the 24 encounters compared to Juventude's four. While Santos is far from a reliable side, the combination of home advantage and facing an opponent in complete disarray makes them the clear favorites to win. We anticipate a low-scoring match, likely a 2-0 win for Santos, as both teams have struggled to find the net, but Santos should have just enough to overcome a vulnerable Juventude.