Santos FC
Football Brazilian Série A Sun 19 Apr 15:00
Fluminense FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Santos vs Fluminense

Santos clash with Fluminense, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 19 April.

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

We think Santos and Fluminense are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -149.

Goalless Draw in in Previous H2H Clash

Santos won their last league encounter, beating Atlético Mineiro by a 1-0 scoreline which made it back-to-back Série A home victories. Cuca's men had 47% of possession and three shots on target, with the winning goal scored by Moises Vieira in the 63rd minute.

On Tuesday night, Santos hosted Recoleta in the Copa Sudamericana and drew 1-1.

Fluminense lost when they last played in Série A, being beaten 2-1 at home to Flamengo. The Big Flu had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on goal, with Jefferson Savarino finding the net.

Four days ago, Fluminense lost to Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Libertadores by a 2-1 home scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Fluminense are unbeaten in the past six matches against Santos, with the last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Fluminense victories and one Santos win. There have also been four draws.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Fluminense logo Fluminense 18 9 4 5 28 23 5 28:23 31
15 Santos logo Santos 18 5 6 7 26 29 -3 26:29 21
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Santos – Last 10 League Games

Santos have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts. The Fish have averaged 46.9% possession and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

Players to Watch

Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Moises Vieira has 2. The leading assistor is Neymar with 2.

Fluminense – Last 10 League Games

Fluminense have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 11.1 attempts, 5.9 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Luis Zubeldia's side average 61.1% possession, 6.2 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Players to Watch

The top scorers have been John Kennedy on 4, followed by Hercules and Agustin Canobbio with 3. Luciano Acosta has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Santos confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazao (GK), Igor Vinicius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, Alvaro Barreal, Gustavo Henrique, Willian Arao, Gabriel Bontempo, Neymar, Moises Vieira, Gabriel Barbosa.

Fluminense confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Fabio (GK), Guga, Jemmes, Juan Freytes, Guilherme Arana, Hercules, Facundo Bernal, Alisson, Jefferson Savarino, Rodrigo Castillo, Kevin Serna.

Santos vs Fluminense Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Santos vs Fluminense picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Under 2.5 Goals at odds of -149. This looks like an attractive bet, with the teams set to play out a low-scoring Série A encounter.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest Série A team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Santos vs Fluminense league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Santos games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Santos games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Santos games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Fluminense games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Fluminense games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 59.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Bettors looking for a larger price for a similar selection have the opportunity to wager on Under 1.5 Goals, with a return on the cards if there is one goal or less scored by the full-time whistle.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Santos Santos logo 1 - 0 Fluminense logo Fluminense

Santos are available to back at +510 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Álvaro Barreal To Score +420 BetMGM logo

Álvaro Barreal (Santos) can be wagered to score at +420. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Álvaro Barreal Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners +106 BetMGM logo

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Santos home games, with the previous five Fluminense away matches averaging 11.40 corners. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Total Corners and you can get +106 that the teams go over the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Santos Logo Santos
Total
9.90 4.70 5.20
Home
10.80 6.10 4.70
Away
11.00 4.70 6.30
Fluminense Logo Fluminense
Total
10.20 6.20 4.00
Home
8.50 4.80 3.70
Away
10.00 4.80 5.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -149
Full-Time Result Santos +165
Total Corners Over 10.5 +106

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got no more than two goals to be registered, Santos to claim a victory along with over 10.5 corners to be awarded.

The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Santos vs Fluminense Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

Santos are the +130 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 43% chance of winning this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +220 for Fluminense.

Santos are available at odds of -103 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Fluminense to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Neymar is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Neymar is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +360 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +155.

Player Goals
Gabigol (Santos)
First
+240
Anytime
+550
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John Kennedy (Fluminense)
First
+280
Anytime
+650
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Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)
First
+310
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots
John Kennedy (Fluminense)
Over 2.5
+102
Under 2.5
-
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Rodrigo Castillo (Fluminense)
Over 2.5
+114
Under 2.5
-
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Ronielson Rony (Santos)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Santos logo Santos League Stats
Fluminense logo Fluminense League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Santos vs Fluminense Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Santos vs Fluminense team news before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Série A lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Santos Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Fluminense Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Santos Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

77 Gabriel Brazao
18 Igor Vinicius 4 Lucas Verissimo 14 Luan Peres 22 Alvaro Barreal
48 Gustavo Henrique 15 Willian Arao
49 Gabriel Bontempo 10 Neymar 21 Moises Vieira
9 Gabriel Barbosa
1 Fabio
23 Guga 3 Jemmes 22 Juan Freytes 13 Guilherme Arana
35 Hercules 5 Facundo Bernal 25 Alisson
11 Jefferson Savarino 19 Rodrigo Castillo 90 Kevin Serna

Fluminense Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Santos Substitutes

  • 1Diogenes
  • 5Joao Schmidt
  • 6Ze Rafael
  • 7Robinho Junior
  • 12Mayke
  • 16Thaciano
  • 19Lautaro Diaz
  • 28Christian Oliva
  • 30Miguelito
  • 32Benjamin Rollheiser
  • 38Rafael Gonzaga
  • 98Adonis Frias

Fluminense Substitutes

  • 2Samuel Xavier
  • 4Ignacio
  • 6Rene
  • 9John Kennedy
  • 10Ganso
  • 21Igor Rabello
  • 27Marcelo Pitaluga
  • 28Riquelme Felipe
  • 29Julian Millan
  • 34Wesley Nata
  • 46Julio Fidelis
  • 94Otavio

Previous Santos Lineups

14 Apr Copa Sudamericana
Santos 1-1 Recoleta
11 Apr Série A
Santos 1-0 Atlético MG
08 Apr Copa Sudamericana
Deportivo Cuenca 1-0 Santos
05 Apr Série A
Flamengo 3-1 Santos
02 Apr Série A
Santos 2-0 Remo
22 Mar Série A
Cruzeiro 0-0 Santos

Previous Fluminense Lineups

15 Apr Copa Libertadores
Fluminense 1-2 Ind. Rivadavia
12 Apr Série A
Fluminense 1-2 Flamengo
07 Apr Copa Libertadores
Deportivo La Guaira 0-0 Fluminense
04 Apr Série A
Coritiba 1-1 Fluminense
01 Apr Série A
Fluminense 3-1 Corinthians
21 Mar Série A
Fluminense 1-0 Atlético MG

Injuries & Suspensions

Santos Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gustavo Caballero Muscle
Neymar Calf
Joao Schmidt Hamstring
Fluminense Injury Table
Type Name Info
Nonato Yellow cards
Ignacio Hand
Kayky Almeida Knee
Keno Knee
Team Squads

Santos Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Cuca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Gabriel Brazao 77 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 1 0
Luan Peres 14 M 10 879 10 0 0 0 2 1
Igor Vinicius 18 D 8 720 8 2 0 1 2 0
Rony 11 F 9 665 8 1 0 0 3 0
Alvaro Barreal 22 M 10 607 6 4 1 0 3 0

Fluminense FC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Luis Zubeldia

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fabio 1 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 1 0
Juan Freytes 22 D 10 900 10 0 0 0 2 0
Martinelli 8 M 11 849 11 0 0 1 3 0
Jemmes 3 D 9 721 8 3 0 0 2 0
Samuel Xavier 2 M 8 686 8 2 0 0 1 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
Serie A Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 18 12 5 1 30:13 41
2 Flamengo 17 10 4 3 31:16 34
3 Fluminense 18 9 4 5 28:23 31
4 Athletico PR 18 9 3 6 24:18 30
5 Bragantino 18 9 2 7 25:19 29
6 Bahia 17 7 5 5 25:23 26
7 Coritiba 18 7 5 6 24:24 26
8 São Paulo 18 7 4 7 23:20 25
9 Atlético MG 18 7 3 8 22:23 24
10 Corinthians 18 6 6 6 18:19 24
11 Cruzeiro 18 6 6 6 24:28 24
12 Botafogo 17 6 4 7 31:31 22
13 Vitória 17 6 4 7 21:25 22
14 Internacional 18 5 6 7 21:22 21
15 Santos 18 5 6 7 26:29 21
16 Grêmio 18 5 6 7 20:23 21
17 Vasco da Gama 18 5 5 8 22:29 20
18 Remo 18 4 6 8 21:29 18
19 Mirassol 17 4 4 9 18:24 16
20 Chapecoense 17 1 6 10 17:33 9
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Athletico PR 10 7 2 1 17:6 23
2 Palmeiras 9 7 2 0 16:6 23
3 Fluminense 9 7 1 1 17:10 22
4 Vitória 8 6 1 1 14:3 19
5 Flamengo 8 5 2 1 16:7 17
6 São Paulo 8 5 2 1 14:6 17
7 Grêmio 9 5 2 2 15:11 17
8 Santos 10 5 2 3 15:12 17
9 Bragantino 9 5 1 3 16:9 16
10 Cruzeiro 10 4 4 2 16:12 16
11 Vasco da Gama 10 5 1 4 12:13 16
12 Atlético MG 8 4 3 1 13:12 15
13 Corinthians 9 4 2 3 9:8 14
14 Bahia 9 3 4 2 14:10 13
15 Coritiba 8 3 3 2 10:8 12
16 Mirassol 9 3 3 3 11:11 12
17 Botafogo 7 3 2 2 15:12 11
18 Internacional 9 3 2 4 11:9 11
19 Remo 9 2 4 3 11:11 10
20 Chapecoense 9 1 4 4 13:20 7

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