Santos vs Fluminense Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 August 2025
🔊 At Vila Belmiro, a crucial Serie A match will unfold as Santos take on Fluminense in the 21st round. The hosts are battling to retain their top-flight status, currently sitting in 15th place with 21 points. Meanwhile, the visitors, positioned 9th with 27 points, aim to solidify their standing in the upper half of the table. The head-to-head history favors Fluminense: they remain unbeaten in their last five encounters, securing three wins and two draws. Earlier this season, Fluminense narrowly defeated Santos. A tense game is anticipated, with Santos looking to leverage their home advantage to climb the standings, while Fluminense seek to extend their successful run against this opponent.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 April 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Fluminense were the home side):
- possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Santos and Fluminense:
- 34 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 13, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 48 for the hosts, 41 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.12, in the second half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.62.
Head-to-head statistics Santos - Fluminense
Santos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of Serie A - Round 21 (home team - Bahia, away team - Santos). The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Santos vs Bahia):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 0 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
⚪ In the last round, Santos suffered a 0-2 away defeat against Bahia. The hosts seized control from the start, opening the scoring in the 12th minute following a defensive error by Santos. In the second half, Bahia sealed their victory with a second goal in the 60th minute. Santos created several chances but failed to capitalize, leaving them in 15th place with 21 points. This defeat has only intensified the pressure on the team in their battle to stay in Serie A, making the upcoming matches crucial.
Match Results: Santos
Fluminense Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil, facing Bahia away from home. Fluminense came out on top with a 1-0 victory.
Here are the match stats (Fluminense vs Bahia):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 18 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
🟢 After a seven-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, Fluminense have suffered back-to-back defeats. In the league, they fell to Bragantino 4-2: conceding two goals in the first four minutes set the tone for the match, and Fluminense's second-half efforts only reduced the deficit to 3-2 before their opponents sealed the victory. Then, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, Fluminense were defeated by Bahia 1-0, with the only goal coming in the 86th minute. These losses have posed a significant challenge for Fluminense, who will now look to bounce back in their upcoming clash with Santos.
Match Results: Fluminense
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 34;
- Home wins - 14, Away wins - 13, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Santos vs Fluminense
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Wins: 6 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 42%;
- Losses: 11 vs 8;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Fluminense have won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head matches in Serie A.
- Fluminense have won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 14 away matches.
- Fluminense have won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side averages - 1.41, visitors - 1.21;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.62;
- Both teams scored: overall - 18 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Fluminense
- Average total in the tournament: 2.55 vs 2.79;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.32;
- Average first-half total: 0.45 vs 0.47;
- Average second-half total: 0.55 vs 0.84;
- Santos: average home total in the tournament - 1.11;
- Fluminense: average away total in the tournament - 1.3;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.6 (away - 1.67).
- Santos have conceded in their last 7 matches in Serie A.
- Fluminense have scored in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Corners Prediction
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.1; at home - 5.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 4.4.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.63, away - 3.7;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 4.67.
- Santos have delivered fewer than 5.5 corners in their last 6 head-to-head matches against this team in Serie A.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head - 3.64 (1.82 for the home side and 1.82 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.06 (1.53 for the home side and 1.53 for the visitors).
Santos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.55; at home - 2.78;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.8.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.84, away - 2.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; away - 2.33.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 34;
- Both teams scored overall - 18 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Santos vs Fluminense
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 19;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Santos - 9, Fluminense - 11;
- Santos BTTS at home - 4 (44%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Santos - 5, Fluminense - 7;
- Santos BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Fluminense BTTS away - 5 (83%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Santos continue their fight to remain in Serie A, while Fluminense, despite suffering two recent defeats, are eager to reclaim a spot in the Libertadores zone. The head-to-head record from the last five encounters clearly favors Fluminense. However, Santos' home advantage and their motivation to secure points give the hosts a slight edge. Final bet: we anticipate an open game with goals from both sides, so we opt for the bet total over 1.5 goals.
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