Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Santos FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Santos FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sun 19 Apr 2026 · 19:00 UTC Urbano Caldeira 14,179 HT 45' · FT 45'
Gabriel Barbosa 9' 1–0
1–1 24' Jefferson Savarino
Alvaro Barreal 57' 2–1
2–2 60' Rodrigo Castillo
2–3 86' John Kennedy
Igor Vinicius 20' Y
Gustavo Henrique 25' Y
Gabriel Barbosa 33' Y
Y 33' Facundo Bernal
Y 36' Luis Zubeldia
Y 45' Alisson
Lucas Verissimo 65' Y
Luan Peres 88' Y
Y 90' Otavio

Overview

Match Preview

Santos FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Urbano Caldeira.

Match Details

  • Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio
  • Assistant 1 Bruno Raphael Pires
  • Assistant 2 Leone Carvalho Rocha (Brazil)
16 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 10.1 goals/game 🟥 3 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

4
5
6
Santos FC 15 games · Avg 2.1 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-19 Santos FC 2–3 Fluminense FC 2025-08-31 Santos FC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2025-04-13 Fluminense FC 1–0 Santos FC 2023-11-29 Santos FC 0–3 Fluminense FC 2023-07-29 Fluminense FC 1–0 Santos FC

Recent Form

Santos FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr Fluminense FC H 2–3 L
11 Apr CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
05 Apr CR Flamengo A 1–3 L
02 Apr Clube do Remo H 2–0 W
22 Mar Cruzeiro EC A 0–0 D
19 Mar SC Internacional H 1–2 L
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Apr Santos FC A 3–2 W
12 Apr CR Flamengo H 1–2 L
04 Apr Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
02 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–1 W
21 Mar CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
19 Mar CR Vasco da Gama A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Santos FC Fluminense FC
#8 Position #4
38 Points 48
27 Played 28
10 / 8 / 9 W / D / L 13 / 9 / 6
41 Scored 44
40 Conceded 36
+1 GD +8
1.41 PPG 1.71
37% Win % 46%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Santos FC are 8th (38 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Santos FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
7/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/4
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Santos FC
Gabriel Barbosa 11 G 3 A
Neymar 6 G 3 A
Alvaro Barreal 5 G 1 A
Benjamin Rollheiser 3 G
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Hulk 7 G 4 A
Agustin Canobbio 5 G 3 A
Luciano Acosta 4 G 5 A
Rodrigo Castillo 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Urbano Caldeira that hosts another battle between Santos FC and Fluminense FC.
  • 5' The 23-year-old Facundo Bernal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 9' Gabriel Barbosa adds to his 7 season tally! Santos FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 14' Fluminense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 19' Santos FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The referee has no hesitation. Igor Vinicius is booked for Santos FC — card on 20.
  • 24' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jefferson Savarino makes it 1-1.
  • 25' A moment of madness from Gustavo Henrique on 25 minutes earns him a card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
  • 30' Luan Peres, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 33' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gabriel Barbosa.
  • 36' That is a card for Fluminense FC. Luis Zubeldia will be fuming at that decision.
  • 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Alisson argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' Rafael Gonzaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moises at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Santos FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Santos FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact 4-3-3.
  • 57' Assisted by Gabriel Barbosa with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alvaro Barreal makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 58' Alisson makes way for John Kennedy at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
  • 60' What a moment for Rodrigo Castillo! That strike on 60 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 61' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Alvaro Barreal exits the field as Lautaro Diaz enters on 61.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Verissimo is booked for Santos FC — card on 65.
  • 70' Santos FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 75' Colombia international Kevin Serna has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
  • 80' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Facundo Bernal is withdrawn and Otavio gets his opportunity.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Gustavo Henrique is replaced by Benjamin Rollheiser on 81 minute.
  • 86' Goal! John Kennedy scores his 22 goal in 398 matches.
  • 87' Ganso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rodrigo Castillo on 87 minute.
  • 88' Luan Peres picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 89' The whistle greets Gabriel Bontempo as he departs to be replaced by Thaciano.
  • 90' Otavio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Santos FC 2-3 Fluminense FC.

Lineups

Santos FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yeferson Soteldo 2
Jhon Arias 2
German Cano 2
Carlos Sanchez 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Nene 2
Luiz Felipe 1
Marinho 1

Head to Head

2026-04-19 Santos FC 2–3 Fluminense FC 2025-08-31 Santos FC 0–0 Fluminense FC 2025-04-13 Fluminense FC 1–0 Santos FC 2023-11-29 Santos FC 0–3 Fluminense FC 2023-07-29 Fluminense FC 1–0 Santos FC

Santos FC Form

2026-04-19 Santos FC 2–3 Fluminense FC L 2026-04-11 Santos FC 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2026-04-05 CR Flamengo 3–1 Santos FC L 2026-04-02 Santos FC 2–0 Clube do Remo W 2026-03-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Santos FC D 2026-03-19 Santos FC 1–2 SC Internacional L

Fluminense FC Form

2026-04-19 Santos FC 2–3 Fluminense FC W 2026-04-12 Fluminense FC 1–2 CR Flamengo L 2026-04-04 Coritiba FBC 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2026-04-02 Fluminense FC 3–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2026-03-21 Fluminense FC 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2026-03-19 CR Vasco da Gama 3–2 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Santos FC or Fluminense FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Santos FC32% Draw26% Fluminense FC42%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Santos FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Fluminense FC
68%
Santos FC or Fluminense FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Santos FC25% Draw43% Fluminense FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Santos FC

Handicap Santos FC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Santos FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.