Sunday , 16 August 2026

Santos FC vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Santos FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sun 31 Aug 2025 · 19:00 UTC Urbano Caldeira HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 30' Santiago Moreno
Y 45' Martinelli
Gonzalo Escobar 73' Y
Benjamin Rollheiser 82' Y
Y 86' Kevin Serna
Y 90' Thiago Santos
Neymar 90' Y

Overview

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

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
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 2022-08-01 Santos FC 2–2 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Santos FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Fluminense FC H 0–0 D
24 Aug EC Bahia A 0–2 L
17 Aug CR Vasco da Gama H 0–6 L
10 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 2–1 W
04 Aug EC Juventude H 3–1 W
26 Jul SC Recife A 2–2 D
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Santos FC A 0–0 D
23 Aug RB Bragantino A 2–4 L
16 Aug Fortaleza EC H 2–1 W
10 Aug EC Bahia A 3–3 D
03 Aug Gremio FBPA H 1–0 W
27 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 1–3 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' Welcome to Urbano Caldeira that hosts another battle between Santos FC and Fluminense FC.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Igor Rabello is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 389 games and scored 417 goals.
  • 20' It’s high time Juan Vojvoda made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' Fluminense FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' Poor challenge from Santiago Moreno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 35' Brazil international Ze Rafael has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Santos FC in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Martinelli argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
  • 55' Gabriel Brazao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fluminense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 62' Joao Schmidt has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomas Rincon on 62 minute.
  • 64' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Luciano Acosta exits the field as Ganso enters on 64.
  • 69' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ganso suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' Gonzalo Escobar has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 73.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Igor Vinicius. He replaces Mayke on 74 minute.
  • 75' Tiquinho Soares gets the nod from Santos FC. He replaces Guilherme and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 82' Santos FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Santos FC! Alvaro Barreal comes on to replace Benjamin Rollheiser.
  • 86' Kevin Serna has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
  • 88' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — German Cano exits the field as Igor Rabello enters on 88.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thiago Santos on 90.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Santos FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yeferson Soteldo 2
Jhon Arias 2
German Cano 2
Carlos Sanchez 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Nene 2
Eduardo Sasha 1
Madson 1

Head to Head

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 2022-08-01 Santos FC 2–2 Fluminense FC

Santos FC Form

2025-08-31 Santos FC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-08-24 EC Bahia 2–0 Santos FC L 2025-08-17 Santos FC 0–6 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-08-10 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Santos FC W 2025-08-04 Santos FC 3–1 EC Juventude W 2025-07-26 SC Recife 2–2 Santos FC D

Fluminense FC Form

2025-08-31 Santos FC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-08-23 RB Bragantino 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2025-08-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC W 2025-08-10 EC Bahia 3–3 Fluminense FC D 2025-08-03 Fluminense FC 1–0 Gremio FBPA W 2025-07-27 Sao Paulo FC 3–1 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31 Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Santos FC or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Santos FC30% Draw27% Fluminense FC43%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Santos FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Fluminense FC
70%
Santos FC or Fluminense FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Santos FC22% Draw43% Fluminense FC35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Santos FC

Handicap Santos FC covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Santos FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

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