Sunday , 16 August 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)
15 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 10.3 goals/game 🟥 3 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

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
#17 Position #4
22 Points 38
21 Played 23
5 / 7 / 9 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 5
29 Scored 34
35 Conceded 28
-6 GD +6
1.05 PPG 1.65
24% Win % 43%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season

Santos FC are 17th (22 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Santos FC
Gabriel Barbosa 7 G 2 A
Neymar 6 G 2 A
Alvaro Barreal 4 G 1 A
Benjamin Rollheiser 3 G
Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Santos FC and Fluminense FC get this one started.
  • 5' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 9' Against the run of play, Gabriel Barbosa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 387 games and scored 416 goals.
  • 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' A moment of madness from Igor Vinicius on 20 minutes earns him a card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
  • 24' What a moment for Jefferson Savarino! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 25' It’s a booking for Santos FC player. Gustavo Henrique gets a card.
  • 30' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' Gabriel Barbosa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 33.
  • 36' Fluminense FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Urbano Caldeira. Santos FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' Fluminense FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' Rafael Gonzaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moises at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Santos FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' Sensational shot from Alvaro Barreal. Santos FC is back in the lead.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! John Kennedy comes on to replace Alisson.
  • 60' Rodrigo Castillo does the damage! The net is bulging and Fluminense FC surge ahead!
  • 61' Santos FC make a change. Alvaro Barreal trudges off to be replaced by Lautaro Diaz on 61 minutes.
  • 65' Santos FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 65.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Santos FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Otavio. He replaces Facundo Bernal on 80 minute.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Santos FC — Benjamin Rollheiser on, Gustavo Henrique off on 81 minutes.
  • 86' The deadlock is broken! John Kennedy gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Rodrigo Castillo makes way for Ganso at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fluminense FC.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Luan Peres.
  • 89' The Santos FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel Bontempo departs to be replaced by Thaciano.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Otavio argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The points are shared — Santos FC 2-3 Fluminense FC. Honours even.

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
German Cano 2
Carlos Sanchez 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Nene 2
Yeferson Soteldo 2
Jhon Arias 2
Marcos Paulo 1
Bruno Henrique 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
1.38 Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Santos FC or Fluminense FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Santos FC29% Draw26% Fluminense FC45%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Santos FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Fluminense FC
71%
Santos FC or Fluminense FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Santos FC23% Draw43% Fluminense FC34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Santos FC

Handicap Santos FC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 20% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Santos FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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