Esporte Clube Vitória is defining its lineup to face Santos, after the last training session. Jair Ventura will not have defender Cacá, who is suspended, in addition to right-back Nathan Mendes, who suffered a sprain in his left knee. The good news is the presence of left-back Ramon, who was absent from the last game against ABC due to a physical problem. To replace Cacá, defender Neris and midfielder Caíque Gonçalves may take on the role. On the right side, Edenilson is the main candidate to fill Nathan Mendes' spot. Claudinho is also an option. Vitória will also have the returns of midfielder Martínez and attacking midfielder Matheuzinho, who were spared from the duel against ABC, for the Copa do Nordeste. Jair Ventura is still without Aitor Cantalapiedra, as well as Mateus Silva, Rúben Ismael, Anderson Pato, Riccieli, Camutanga, Edu, and Dudu, who are recovering from physical problems. The probable lineup for Vitória is: Lucas Arcanjo; Edenilson, Caíque Gonçalves, Luan Cândido, and Ramon; Gabriel Baralhas, Martínez, and Zé Vitor; Erick, Matheuzinho, and Renê. Vitória is in 11th place, with 22 points. Santos is at the bottom of the standings, with 18 points. Heading into the game, Vitória needs a win to get closer to the middle of the table. With Ramon's presence, the team gains more options in attack. But Nathan Mendes' absence may be felt, especially on the right side. The game against Santos will be a challenge for Vitória, which needs to show its strength at home. So, the team needs to focus on its strategy and execute it perfectly. With Jair Ventura's experience, Vitória may surprise Santos and achieve an important win. The game will be played at home, which can be an important factor for Vitória. With the support of the fans, the team may feel more motivated to achieve the win. And, with the presence of players like Martínez and Matheuzinho, Vitória has more options to create offensive plays.