Santos vs Vasco da Gama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Santos vs Vasco da Gama

Santos square off against Vasco da Gama, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Thursday 26 February.

There’s a strong case for siding with Santos when it comes to the Full-Time Result betting market. We think the favourites could prove too strong for Vasco da Gama and odds of +107 are attractive.

Santos suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road against Athletico Paranaense. The Fish had 41% possession and totalled five shots on target, while Thaciano was the goalscorer.

Vasco da Gama were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Bahia by a 1-0 scoreline. Fernando Diniz's side had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 56% possession and four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vasco have landed victories in their last two encounters against Santos. There was a 6-0 away win following a 2-1 home triumph when hosting. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved five Santos wins, one draw and four Vasco victories.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Vasco da Gama	11	3	4	4	16	17	-1	16:17	13
14	Santos	11	3	4	4	14	16	-2	14:16	13

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Santos have had 49.8% possession and 5.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.1 corners.

Neymar leads the way with 5 goals, Thaciano has 3, with Alvaro Barreal and Joao Schmidt scoring 2. The leading assistor is Guilherme Augusto with 5.

Vasco have won 1, lost 8 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Giant of the Hill average 53.2% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Rayan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Jose Rodriguez, Philippe Coutinho, Andres Gomez and Cauan Barros have 1. Andres Gomez and Paulo Henrique have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Santos confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gabriel Brazao (GK), Igor Vinicius, Adonis Frias, Luan Peres, Vinicius Lira, Miguelito, Willian Arao, Gabriel Bontempo, Moises Vieira, Thaciano, Neymar.

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Alan Saldivia, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes, Nuno Moreira, Johan Rojas, Andres Gomez, Claudio Spinelli.

Santos vs Vasco da Gama Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Santos vs Vasco da Gama fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Santos look like a spot of value at +107 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Série A game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Série A stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Santos vs Vasco da Gama league stats:

• Santos have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Vasco have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• Vasco have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Vasco have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 48.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

There’s an opportunity to back Santos at bigger odds on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Santos 1 - 0 Vasco

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Santos which is available at odds of +540. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gabriel Menino To Score +650

Gabriel Menino (Santos) can be backed to be on the scoresheet at +650. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Gabriel Menino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1400

Shots

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -102

It has now been six consecutive Santos home games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered, while three Vasco da Gama matches on the bounce have had the same outcome. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Total Corners line is covered at -102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Santos

Total

11.00 5.90 5.10

Home

10.10 6.60 3.50

Away

11.30 5.00 6.30

Vasco

Total

9.80 5.50 4.30

Home

9.10 6.30 2.80

Away

9.70 3.30 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Santos Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-118

Vasco Corners

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+700

2

+165

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Santos vs Vasco da Gama 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.

The latest Santos odds are -102 which leads to them being favourites in this Série A clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 51% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re interested in wagering Vasco da Gama, you can get +260 for the underdog.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Santos are -102, although Vasco are +0.5 at -122 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -139 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Série A games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+255

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+120

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-370

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-102

Neymar is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +170.

Neymar (Santos)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

First

+180

Anytime

+440

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Santos)

First

+185

Anytime

+440

Ronielson Da Silva Barbosa "Rony" (Santos)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Brenner (Vasco)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Miguel Terceros (Santos)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Matheus França (Vasco)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Gabriel Menino (Santos)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Vinicius Rodrigues Lira (Santos)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

José Puma Rodríguez (Vasco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

José Vivian "Zé Rafael" (Santos)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Willian Arão (Santos)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais (Vasco)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

João Felipe Schmidt Urbano (Santos)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Neymar (Santos)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Santos)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Ronielson Da Silva Barbosa "Rony" (Santos)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Brenner (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

José Puma Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Matheus França (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

-

Miguel Terceros (Santos)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Menino (Santos)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Vinicius Rodrigues Lira (Santos)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

José Vivian "Zé Rafael" (Santos)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Willian Arão (Santos)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Neves "Tchê Tchê" (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Santos vs Vasco da Gama Lineups & Team News

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