Santos vs Flamengo Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026

The Urubu are on a two-match winning run against the Peixe!

Santos FC are all set to host Flamengo for their round 29 fixture of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. These sides will be ready to produce an intense outing, taking place at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira.

Cuca’s men are now on a six-match winning run in the Brazilian Série A. They secured a 2-1 win against São Paulo in their recent league outing. Santos FC only conceded one goal, and that too because of a defensive error. They will now be eager to extend their winning run.

The Peixe will be at their home ground for their upcoming fixture, and this is going to be a massive advantage for them. They must not allow many chances to their opponents, or their winning run will come under threat.

CR Flamengo haven’t faced a defeat in their last five games and will be looking to keep things that way. They are coming after bagging a 2-1 victory against Red Bull Bragantino in what became a close fixture in the final moments. The Leonardo Jardim-led side controlled the tempo of the game from the start and that is what helped them to secure three points in the end.

For their upcoming fixture, the Urubu will be away from home, but their current run of form will keep them confident. They have secured wins in both of their last two meetings against Santos and will be looking to do it once again.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Venue: Estádio Urbano Caldeira
• Date: Thursday, October 8
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 AM IST (Friday, October 9; 10:30 PM GMT/ 05:30 PM ET/ 03:30 PM PT)
• Referee: Anderson Daronco
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Santos: W-W-L-W-W

Flamengo: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Gabriel Barbosa (Santos)

Gabriel Barbosa will have a crucial role to play in the final third for Santos FC. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for his side and leading them to a win. The 30-year-old striker has now scored in all of his last three matches for the Peixe and will be looking to add more to his tally. Barbosa has scored 13 goals and has three assists in 20 Brazilian Serie A appearances this season.

Pedro (Flamengo)

The 29-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Flamengo. He recently put in a top performance for Brazil in their international friendly against India. Pedro has scored 16 goals and has five assists in 28 league games for his club this season. With his ability to position himself at the right time, he is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Santos are on a six-match winning streak in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
• Flamengo are on a seven-game unbeaten run.
• The Peixe have faced a defeat in both of their last two games against Urubu.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Flamengo to win @87/100 10bet
• Pedro to score @1/1 10bet
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Santos FC will miss out on the services of Arthur, Gabriel Brazao and Vinicius Lira due to their injuries. Neymar Jr. is back in training for the club and might come in as a substitute for the hosts.

Gonzalo Plata, Ayrton Lucas and Evertton Araujo are not going to be in action for Flamengo. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 73

Santos (wins): 26

Flamengo (wins): 29

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Santos predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Diogenes (GK); Rodinei, Verissimo, Arao, Escobar; Oliva, Menino; Barreal, Lima, Everton; Barbosa

Flamengo predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Rossi (GK); Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro; Jorginho, Saul; Freitas, De la Cruz, Carrascal; Pedro

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs will be looking to back down with their current run of form. Santos FC at home are going to enjoy a slight advantage, but Flamengo will not be looking to give away points.

The Urubu are likely to come out on top and secure a win.

Prediction: Santos 1-2 Flamengo

Telecast Details

Brazil: SporTV, Premiere, Globoplay

USA: Premiere

UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2

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