Fluminense Eye Another Win Over Santos in Their Unbeaten Run

Fluminense are fourth in Serie A with 51 points from 30 games, while Santos are ninth on 42. The nine-point gap gives Fluminense a clear reason to keep winning, since a home victory would strengthen their position in the top four.

Two teams heading in different directions

Fluminense’s last five league results read LWWLW, with nine goals scored and five conceded. Santos are coming in with momentum of their own. Their last five read LDWWW, with three straight wins and nine goals scored, although they have conceded seven.

Fluminense’s unbeaten run

Fluminense have not lost to Santos in their last five league meetings. They have won four of those matches and drawn one, scoring eight goals and conceding only two. Their most recent win came in April, when they came from behind to win 3-2 away. Before that, a goalless draw in Santos in August 2025 was the only result that stopped them from winning the fixture.

Injury and suspension problems on both sides

Fluminense will be without Alisson (hip injury), G. Cano (hamstring), John Kennedy and Matheus Reis (both knee injuries), and Guilherme Arana, who is missing because of yellow cards.

Santos face their own absences. Arthur Melo is out with a muscle injury, Gabriel Brazao with a shoulder problem, and Vinicius Lira with a knee injury. Willian Arao is missing through yellow cards, and Neymar is not available.

Our prediction

Fluminense should have the edge at the Maracanã, where they have won 11 league games this season, and their recent record against Santos gives them confidence. Santos have shown they can score, however, and their current winning run makes them dangerous on the counterattack. We expect a tight game that Fluminense win narrowly.

Fluminense 2-1 Santos