Santos FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 34 games · 47 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Savio Pereira
- Referee Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade
- Referee Jose Reinaldo do Nascimento Junior
- Referee Pablo Ramon Goncalves Pinheiro
- Referee Salim Fende Chavez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Fluminense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Coritiba FBC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | AC Goianiense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Gremio FBPA | A | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Jan | CA Mineiro | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 47 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 11 / 11 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 50 | Scored | 55 |
| 49 | Conceded | 42 |
| +1 | GD | +13 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 35% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Santos FC are 9th (47 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/3
31-45
9/8
46-60
7/4
61-75
3/4
76+
11/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 15 G | 4 A |
| Neymar | 8 G | 3 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Yuri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Santos FC tonight.
- 16' Fluminense FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lucca on 16.
- 20' Luis Felipe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Rodrigo Castillo scoring 2 goals.
- 30' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcão will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Egidio.
- 42' A moment of madness from Yago Felipe on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Another substitution for Santos FC to replace Luis Felipe by Madson on 46 minute.
- 51' Fluminense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 54' Fluminense FC make a change. Matheus Martinelli trudges off to be replaced by Hudson on 54 minutes.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Fred. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Matheus Martinelli is replaced by Hudson on 55 minute.
- 60' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' Bruninho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Madson on 67 minute.
- 72' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcão might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' Santos FC ring the changes. Lucas Braga has done his job and it is now time for Angelo Borges to step up.
- 74' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Fred is replaced by John Kennedy.
- 76' Bruninho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Santos FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Jean Mota. He replaces Vinicius on 84 minute.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Nino.
- 86' Andre is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nene at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' GOAL! Jean Mota scores on 87. Assisted by Yeferson Soteldo
- 87' It’s a booking for Santos FC player. Jean Mota gets a Yellow card.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 4
- 3
- 34
-
2
Luis Felipe ↓ Madson 46'
- 5
- 38
- 36
-
30
Lucas Braga ↓ Angelo Borges 73'
- 17
Bench
-
13
Madson ↑ 46'
- 31
-
41
Jean Mota ↑ 86'
- 25
- 23
- 44
-
10
Yeferson Soteldo ↑ 46'
- 37
- 42
- 45
-
27
Angelo Borges ↑ 73'
- 19
Coach
Cuca
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
9
Fred C ↓ John Kennedy 74'
- 20
- 1
- 77
- 7
- 33
- 31
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↓ Michel Araujo 73'
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↓ Hudson 54'
Bench
-
25
Hudson ↑ 54'
- 14
- 70
- 21
- 27
-
5
Yuri ↑ 86'
- 30
- 16
-
15
Michel Araujo ↑ 73'
-
35
Andre ↑ 86'
-
23
John Kennedy ↑ 74'
- 28
Coach
Marcão
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 3 |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 2 |
| Yeferson Soteldo | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| German Cano | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Eduardo Sasha | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or Fluminense FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Fluminense FC
62%
Santos FC or Fluminense FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

