
Neymar is set to mark his return to Santos for the first time since 2013 as they face Botafogo in the Campeonato Paulista on Wednesday night, coinciding with his birthday.
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5 | Time: 7:35 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Urbano Caldeira – Santos, Brazil
- Live stream: Fanatiz USA
Neymar recently rejoined Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, amid interest from various teams including those in MLS. Santos currently leads Group B, while Botafogo trails in Group A.
“We aim for him to help Santos succeed within the six-month project, with expectations he will continue past that, especially towards the World Cup,” stated Santos’ president Marcelo Teixeira.
Prediction
Santos is favored to win against Botafogo, predicted to score 2-0.