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| Novorizontino vs Santos | |
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| Match: | Novorizontino vs Santos |
| Tournament: | Brazilian Campeonato Paulista |
| Match Time: | 12:30 AM |
| Stadium: | Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, Novo Horizonte, Brazil |
Preview: Novorizontino vs Santos
Grêmio Novorizontino hosts Santos FC today, February 22, 2026, in a highly anticipated Campeonato Paulista quarter-final at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi. Novorizontino enters the knockout stage as a formidable underdog, having finished the first phase as the overall leader with 16 points, the first non-"Big Four" club to do so since 2020. Despite a 3-0 loss to Red Bull Bragantino in their final regular-season match, the "Tigre do Vale" holds a statistically superior head-to-head record against the Peixe, boasting 6 wins to Santos's 2 in their historical encounters. Head coach Eduardo Baptista will look to exploit this historical edge and home-field advantage to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
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Santos FC arrives in Novo Horizonte buoyed by the high-profile return of Neymar Jr., who is confirmed to start today's match after recovering from a knee procedure that sidelined him during the early season. The Peixe secured their quarter-final berth with a convincing 6-0 victory over Velo Clube in their last outing, though they have faced challenges on the road, including a 2-0 defeat to São Paulo. Manager Fábio Carille's side defeated Novorizontino 2-1 earlier this season in January, but they will be without injured defenders Adonis Frias and Ze Rafael for this critical playoff clash. A victory in regular time is essential for Santos to potentially avoid a semi-final matchup against Palmeiras, depending on other results today.
Novorizontino Possible XI
Novorizontino LineUp: Jordi (GK), Rodrigo Soares, Luisão, César Martins, Reverson, Geovane, Marlon, Rômulo Simão, Waguininho, Rodolfo, Robson
Santos Possible XI
Santos LineUp: Diogenes (GK), João Pedro, Gil, Joaquim, Gonzalo Escobar, João Schmidt, Diego Pituca, Giuliano, Neymar Jr., Guilherme, Gabriel Barbosa
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