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

Gigante da Colina dominated the proceedings when they last faced Peixe.

Santos FC are all set to host Vasco da Gama for their matchweek four contest of the 2025-26 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira.

The Peixe will be at home for their upcoming league game, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have performed inconsistently in their last few matches and might even struggle in their upcoming game as well.

Santos FC are yet to secure a win in the Brazilian Serie A this season. They are already in the relegation zone at the start of the season.

Vasco da Gama have not performed well in their last three matches, and this is going to keep them under pressure for their next one. They are also winless in Campeonato Serie A at the moment.

Gigante da Colina are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Fluminense. They will be keen to return to winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Urbano Caldeira
• Date: Friday, February 27
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Feb 26; 10:00 p.m. GMT/ 05:00 p.m. ET/ 02:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Santos: D-W-L-W-L

Vasco da Gama: D-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Neymar (Santos)

Neymar will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side get back to winning ways. Even though he failed to score a goal on his return, he is still going to play an important role in the attacking front for Santos FC. The 34-year-old will be eager to come up with a top performance and is surely going to cause problems for the opponent’s defence.

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco da Gama)

The 33-year-old has scored one goal in three Brazilian Serie A appearances this season and will be looking to add more to his tally now. He is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Vasco da Gama. Philippe Coutinho will be looking to come up with a top performance to help his side outplay the hosts.

Match Facts

• Santos FC have won two of their last five matches.
• Vasco da Gama have only won one of their last five games.
• Peixe have only secured two wins in their last five meetings against Gigante da Colina.

Santos vs Vasco: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos FC to win @11/10 Ladbrokes
• Neymar to score @15/8 SkyBet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/4 SkyBet

Injury and Team News

Santos FC will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Thiago Mendes, Jair and Carlos Cuesta are not going to be in action for Vasco da Gama. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 57

Santos won: 22

Vasco da Gama won: 17

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

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

Brazão (GK); Igor, Frias, Peres, Escobar; Menino, Arao; Barreal, Neymar, Rony; Barbosa

Vasco da Gama predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Jardim (GK); Rodriguez, Saldivia, Robert, Piton; Barros, Tche Tche; Moreira, Coutinho, Gomez; Brenner

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be desperate to secure a win here. Santos FC are likely to come out on top to outshine Vasco da Gama in their upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clash.

Prediction: Santos 3-2 Vasco da Gama

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