The Bundesliga side are raring for their postseason tour in Brazil.
Santos are all set to lock horns with RB Leipzig in a friendly fixture at the Municipal Cicero De Souza Marques Stadium. The postseason match between the two sides will be interesting to look at.
Santos FC will have a chance here to work with different strategies as they are in poor form at the moment. They have been knocked out of the Copa do Brasil. In the Brazilian Serie A, they are in the relegation zone as they have only been able to win a couple of matches after contesting 18 so far.
RB Leipzig are done for the season. The German club are already in Brazil and have started training for their upcoming friendlies. Leipzig finished seventh in the Bundesliga 2024-25 season, hence they will not compete in any European competition next season.
After contesting in some friendlies, it can get a bit clearer for them in regards to which area to focus on in the coming days during the summer transfer window.
Kick-off:
- Location: Braganca Paulista, Brazil
- Stadium: Municipal Cicero De Souza Marques Stadium
- Date: Thursday, May 29
- Kick-off Time: 03:30 IST (Wednesday, May 28: 22:00 GMT/ 17:00 ET/ 14:00 PT)
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Santos FC: L-D-L-D-W
RB Leipzig: D-L-D-D-L
Players to Watch
Neymar (Santos FC)
The Brazilian forward will be keen to start in the club friendly fixture against RB Leipzig. Neymar is looking to regain his form and get selected for the Brazil national football team for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Neymar will have to come up with some top performances to start getting the attention of Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
With his ball control and skill set, Santos can be a force to reckon with in this so-called friendly.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
With a total of 17 goal involvements in the Bundesliga 2024-25 season for RB Leipzig, Xavi Simons is one of the most important players for the German side. He can control the midfield well. Simons can help his side on the attacking front with his ability to make the plays.
He might emerge as the game changer for the visitors.
Match Facts
- RB Leipzig are winless in their last five matches.
- Santos FC have scored one goal in their last five fixtures.
- This will be the first time that these teams are going to square off against one another.
Santos vs RB Leipzig: Betting Tips and Odds
- RB Leipzig to win
- Xavi Simons to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
All of the selected players for both Santos FC and RB Leipzig will be fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first time that both sides are going to take on one another.
Squads
Santos FC Squad*
Goalkeepers: Gabriel Brazao, Joao Paulo
Defenders: Gil, Dodo, Ze Ivaldo, Joao Basso, Leonardo Godoy, Luan Peres, Souza
Midfielders: Rincon, Ze Rafael, Barreal, Rollheiser, Guilherme Augusto
Forwards: Neymar Jr, Deivid Washington, Luca Oliveira Meirelles, Tiquinho Soares
(Article will be updated once the full squad is announced)
RB Leipzig Squad
Goalkeepers: Peter Gulacsi, Maarten Vandervoordt, Leopold Zingerle
Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Willi Orban, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Lukas Klostermann, Ridle Baku, Kosta Nedeljkovic, David Raum, Lionel Voufack, Jonathan Norbye
Midfielders: Xavi Simons, Antonio Nusa, Nicolas Seiwald, Christoph Baumgartner, Arthur Vermeeren, Assan Ouedraogo, Xaver Schlager, Kevin Kampl, Mika Walther, Toni Langsteiner
Forwards: Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko, Robert Ramsak
Match Prediction
Both teams are not in good touch at the moment. However, we expect RB Leipzig to emerge as the winners against Santos FC in the upcoming friendly fixture.
Prediction: Santos FC 1-2 RB Leipzig
Telecast Details
One can watch this game LIVE on Red Bull TV.
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