Flamengo's recent results have been outstanding, while they are also the most successful road team in Serie A. Santos deserve respect for their recent achievements and have a good chance of scoring here, but only as a consolation.
Key Stats
- Santos have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches.
- Santos have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches against Flamengo.
- Flamengo have won their last 2 matches against Santos.
- Flamengo have won 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Flamengo have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches.
Flamengo Lead Head to Head
Flamengo have been slightly more successful in head to head matches, winning 29 out of 73 encounters, while Santos won on 26 occasions.
Santos Claiming a Couple of Big Wins
Santos have been on fire recently, five straight league victories moving them up to 8th place in the Brazilian Serie A with plenty of time to catch up on the Copa Libertadores race.
Cuca's side is coming off a 2-1 road victory against Sao Paulo earned last weekend, Gabriel Barbosa stealing the spotlight by scoring a brace here. It's worth adding the opposition had 1.80-0.56 xG and 8-4 shots on target here.
Speaking of their latest home appearances last month, Santos defeated Atletico MG 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals (lost this tie though on penalties) and also outplayed Cruzeiro 2-1.
Flamengo Arrive in Fantastic Shape
Flamengo are on a good path to defend the Serie A title from last year, currently sitting top of the table with 60 points after 28 rounds, three points above their only challengers Palmeiras.
Leonardo Jardim's side had impeccable results throughout September, winning all four league games against Mirassol 2-0, Remo 1-0, Corinthians 2-1 and most recently Bragantino 2-1.
They also had success in the Copa Libertadores, beating Independiente del Valle 2-0 in the quarterfinal opening tie on the road, so a 1-1 home draw was more than enough to advance.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Santos (4-1-4-1) Diogenes Silva; Jose Ivaldo, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar; Joao Schmidt; Gabriel Bontempo, Christian Oliva, Thaciano Mickael, Benjamin Rollheiser; Lautaro Diaz
Santos have to manage major squad depletion, missing high-profile figures Neymar and Philippe Coutinho due to injury alongside goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao, Alvaro Barreal, and Vinicius Lira.
Santos have to manage major squad depletion, missing high-profile figures Neymar and Philippe Coutinho due to injury alongside goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao, Alvaro Barreal, and Vinicius Lira.
Flamengo (4-2-3-1) Agustin Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Danilo Luiz; Jorginho Frello, Lucas Paqueta; Jorge Carrascal, Nicolas de la Cruz, Samuel Lino; Pedro Guilherme
While Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Ayrton Lucas remain sidelined with injuries, Flamengo have received a major boost as striker Pedro and winger Samuel Lino return to lead the attack.
While Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Ayrton Lucas remain sidelined with injuries, Flamengo have received a major boost as striker Pedro and winger Samuel Lino return to lead the attack.