Santos Vs Noroeste

 

Paulista A1
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Match:	Santos Vs Noroeste
Tournament:	Paulista A1
Match Date:	Feb 20 2025
Match Time:	3:45 A.m. Indian Time  (UTC +5:30)
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Preview: Santos Vs Noroeste

Pedro Caixinha eye a big win over the Sao Paulo-based outfit.

The Paulista A1 fixtures take us to the Estadio Urbano Caldeira Stadium where Santos FC are set to host Agua Santa.

Santos FC have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, managing just one victory in their last five outings. Their only win came against São Paulo, but it was followed by a disappointing 3-1 loss to São Bernardo and a 2-0 defeat against Corinthians, despite registering 17 shots. Their inefficiency in front of goal has been a major concern, and they will need to address it before their next challenge.

As they prepare to host Água Santa, Santos will be determined to turn things around and give their home fans a reason to cheer. The team is keen to rectify past mistakes and deliver a commanding performance, knowing that three points are crucial to regaining momentum. With their attacking intent and desire to entertain, they will be aiming for a strong response in front of their supporters.

Água Santa FC have struggled to find a winning formula in their recent outings, failing to secure a victory in their last five matches. While they managed to hold strong teams like Palmeiras, Portuguesa, and Botafogo to draws, defeats against Ponte Preta and Guarani have dented their momentum. Despite these setbacks, they remain competitive in the Paulista Série A3, currently sitting in sixth place, showing resilience amidst their inconsistent form.

As they prepare to face Santos FC, Água Santa will be eager to break their winless streak and reclaim their confidence. The upcoming fixture presents an opportunity to turn things around and make a statement against a formidable opponent. With both teams hungry for points, the match promises to be an intense battle, as Água Santa look to rise above their struggles and regain their rhythm.

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About Paulista A1:

History

The Campeonato Paulista Série A1, commonly known as Campeonato Paulista, nicknamed Paulistão, is the top-flight professional state football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. Run by the Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF), the league is contested by 16 clubs and typically lasts from January to April. Rivalries amongst four of the best-known Brazilian teams (Corinthians, Palmeiras, Santos and São Paulo) have marked the history of the competition. The Campeonato Paulista is the oldest established league in Brazil, being held since 1902 and professionally since 1933.

Campeonato Paulista is held annually by the Federação Paulista de Futebol (São Paulo State Football Federation), or FPF, amongst teams residing within the state of São Paulo. After 2016, 16 clubs compete at the highest championship level (Série A1). In a new format started in 2015, the 16 teams are divided into four groups of four, however, teams of the same group don't play against each other, totaling 12 rounds. After this, the top two of each group advance to the final stages followed by an eight-team playoff with a single-legged tie in the Quarterfinals, with a tie of the teams of the same group and Semifinals, only the Final happens in a two-leg format. The two lowest-placed teams in the overall table are relegated to the lower competition (Série A2) for the following year.

Also, in the Série A1, the six best clubs reaching the latter stages qualify for the Copa do Brasil, and the best three qualify for the Série D.

Série A2 is contested by 16 teams in two separate phases. In Phase One, the teams play against each other once in a round-robin format. After 15 rounds, the knockout round happens in an eight-team playoff with a home-and-away series. The two finalists of the Série A2 will advance to the Série A1 of the following year. Also, the bottom two are demoted to the Série A3.

Série A3 consists of 16 teams competing in a two-phase format similar to Série A2. Promotion and relegation rules are the same as the 2nd level of São Paulo's football system.

Formerly called Segunda Divisão, in 2024, the FPF renamed the 4th tier of the São Paulo State Championship to Série A4. It has the same system as the Série A2 and Série A3. However, the teams must field only five players over 23 years old.

From 2024, the Segunda Divisão or Paulistão Sub-23 stands as the 5th tier, originally planned to be reintroduced in 2021, the plans were aborted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this year, 17 clubs played in matches that occurred after the conclusion of the four tiers above this division. The number of teams varies, and they must field only Under-23 players. The two best teams are promoted to the Série A4.