Preview: Flamengo vs Santos Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026

Three of the last five fixtures between these sides have ended in favour of Mengão.

CR Flamengo are all set to battle it out against Santos FC in what is going to be their matchweek 10 contest of the 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is going to be an interesting outing, taking place at the Estadio do Maracana.

The Leonardo Jardim-led side are coming in after facing a dominating 0-3 loss against Red Bull Bragantino in their previous league outing. It was a poor performance by Mengao. With four wins in their first eight matches, Flamengo are placed sixth on the Brazilian Serie A points table at the moment.

Santos FC are coming in after securing an easy 2-0 win against Remo in their last league matchup. Cuca’s men performed really well to secure three important points.

Having won two of their first nine games, the Pexie are in 13th place on the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A points table. They will be away from home, and it might make things more pressuring for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Estadio do Maracana
• Date: Monday, April 6
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 AM IST (Sunday, April 5; 08:30 PM GMT/ 03:30 PM ET/ 12:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Flamengo: W-W-W-D-L

Santos: D-D-L-D-W

Players to Watch

Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo)

Lucas Paqueta will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he has not been in top form, the 28-year-old is going to play a crucial part in the squad for CR Flamengo. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

Neymar (Santos)

Neymar will be eager to put in a top performance here. It is going to be a test for the 34-year-old, which might also help him secure a spot in the Brazil squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In four Brazilian Serie A appearances this season, he has scored three goals and has two assists to his name.

Príncipe, Gênio, Camisa 10… Neymar Jr. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/hX8XMnSxWs

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) April 3, 2026

Match Facts

• Flamengo are winless in their last two matches.
• Santos FC are unbeaten in their last two fixtures.
• Neither of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Flamengo vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Flamengo to win @4/11 Ladbrokes
• Pedro to score @6/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 bet365

Injury and Team News

Alex Sandro, Bruno Henrique and Saul are not going to be in action for Flamengo. They are injured and might return to action during mid to late April 2026.

Santos FC will miss out on the services of Gabriel Menino, Gabriel Barbosa and Vinicius Lira. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 69

Flamengo won: 26

Santos won: 26

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

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

Rossi (GK); Royal, Ortiz, Vitao, Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho; Araujo, Paqueta, Lino; Pedro

Santos predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Brazão (GK); Igor, Verissimo, Peres, Escobar; Rony, Oliva, Henrique, Barreal; Neymar; Thaciano

Match Prediction

Even though the Pexie can trouble their opponents, they are set to face a tough challenge. The Mengao do have better squad quality, and this can become an issue for the visitors. Flamengo are likely to come out on top in this Brazilian Serie A encounter against Santos FC if they control the game from the start.

Prediction: Flamengo 3-2 Santos

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