Fluminense 1-2 Santos: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a major squad-management test for Fluminense rather than a routine home fixture. Their Libertadores return leg against Palmeiras is likely to drive heavy rotation, while Santos can bring Neymar back into an attack loaded with individual quality. Santos have a real route through central combinations, but Arão's absence leaves them vulnerable whenever Fluminense win loose balls in midfield. The home side's strong Maracanã record and recent head-to-head edge keep this finely balanced despite the altered lineup.

Head-to-head analysis

Fluminense have held the stronger recent head-to-head record, including a league win in Santos earlier this season. Several meetings have been tight and low-margin, though the latest encounter produced an open finish.

Injuries and absences

Fluminense are missing Cano's focal-point finishing and have further disruption through Arana's suspension and Martinelli's injury, making rotation more consequential. Santos lose Arão's defensive leadership and cannot use Lima, but the reported return of Neymar materially improves their attacking ceiling.

Form (last 5)

Fluminense vs Santos stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-19Santos 2-3 Fluminense
• 2025-08-31Santos 0-0 Fluminense
• 2025-04-13Fluminense 1-0 Santos
• 2023-11-29Santos 0-3 Fluminense
• 2023-07-29Fluminense 1-0 Santos
• 2022-08-01Santos 2-2 Fluminense

Unavailable players

Other Brasileirão matches

• Mirassol – Internacional
• Botafogo – Chapecoense-sc
• Atletico-MG – Coritiba
• Atletico Paranaense – Palmeiras
• Sao Paulo – Vasco DA Gama
• Gremio – Cruzeiro
• Bahia – Flamengo
• Remo – RB Bragantino