Serie A Regular Season - 12
Santos 2 - 3 FT Fluminense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Igor Vinicius
J. Savarino (R. Castillo) 24'
25' Gustavo Henrique
33' Gabriel Barbosa
F. Bernal 33'
Alisson 45'+4
HT
46' ↓ Moises ↑Rafael Gonzaga
57' A. Barreal (Gabriel Barbosa)
↓ Alisson ↑John Kennedy 58'
R. Castillo (Guga) 60'
61' ↓ A. Barreal ↑L. Diaz
65' Lucas Verissimo
↓ F. Bernal ↑Otavio 80'
↓ J. Savarino ↑Riquelme Felipe 80'
81' ↓ Gustavo Henrique ↑B. Rollheiser
John Kennedy (Guga) 86'
↓ R. Castillo ↑PH Ganso 87'
↓ K. Serna ↑Rene 87'
88' Luan Peres
89' ↓ Gabriel Bontempo ↑Thaciano
Otavio 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Santos
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão 
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Igor Vinícius 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Lucas Veríssimo 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
66
Passes
11
Duels
Luan Peres 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Barreal 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Willian Arao
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
Gustavo Henrique Pereira
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Gabriel Bontempo 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Neymar
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
47
Passes
21
Duels
Moisés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Gabriel Barbosa
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Diogenes 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Gonzaga 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Mayke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Frías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguelito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thaciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ze Rafael
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Oliva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joao Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinho Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Rollheiser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guga
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Jemmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Freytes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hércules 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Facundo Bernal
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
66
Passes
9
Duels
Alisson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Jefferson Savarino
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Rodrigo Castillo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kevin Serna 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Marcelo Pitaluga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Xavier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Millán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Júlio Fidelis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ganso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wesley Natã
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Kennedy 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | Santos | 0 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estadio Urbano Caldeira |
| 04/13/2025 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 11/29/2023 | Santos | 0 - 3 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 07/29/2023 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 08/01/2022 | Santos | 2 - 2 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 04/09/2022 | Fluminense | 0 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 10/27/2021 | Santos | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 06/17/2021 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 02/21/2021 | Santos | 1 - 1 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 10/25/2020 | Fluminense | 3 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
08/31/2025
04/13/2025
11/29/2023
07/29/2023
08/01/2022
04/09/2022
10/27/2021
06/17/2021
02/21/2021
10/25/2020
Santos Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +12
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -9
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 15 | 27 | 25 | 20 | +5 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 14 | 22 | 20 | 18 | +2 | |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 8 | Coritiba | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | -1 | |
| 9 | Vitoria | 14 | 19 | 18 | 20 | -2 | |
| 10 | Cruzeiro | 15 | 19 | 20 | 25 | -5 | |
| 11 | Botafogo | 14 | 18 | 26 | 27 | -1 | |
| 12 | Atletico-MG | 15 | 18 | 18 | 21 | -3 | |
| 13 | Internacional | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| 14 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 15 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Corinthians | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | -3 | |
| 18 | Mirassol | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | -4 | |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 13 | 8 | 13 | 26 | -13 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 15 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kennedy's Late Strike Shatters Santos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A relentless five-goal spectacle that cements Fluminense’s top-three status while exposing Santos' inability to hold a lead.
Early Exchanges
The opening exchanges at Estádio Urbano Caldeira immediately delivered on the pre-match promise. Gabriel Barbosa ignited the contest just nine minutes in, clinically finishing to give Santos an early advantage. Rather than retreating into a defensive shell, Fluminense responded with measured composure. The visitors edged possession with 52% during the crucial early phases, meticulously working their way back into the tie. Their reward came in the 24th minute when R. Castillo carved open the backline to find J. Savarino, who made no mistake. The Balance of power shifted seamlessly between the two sides, setting the stage for a classic mid-season encounter. Neither midfield could fully assert dominance, making every transition a genuine threat.
The Second-Half Seesaw
The second half erupted into a frenetic exchange of blows. The momentum swung violently in the 57th minute as A. Barreal found the back of the net, finishing a sharp sequence orchestrated by Gabriel Barbosa to restore the hosts' lead. Yet, the joy inside the famous stadium was incredibly short-lived. A mere three minutes later, R. Castillo transitioned from provider to executioner, striking to level the scoreline at 2-2. The sheer Intensity of this middle period was off the charts, defined by relentless end-to-end action and a growing reliance on set-pieces. A total of ten corners heavily punctuated this phase, as both defensive units scrambled to cope with the mounting aerial pressure.
A Dramatic Resolution
The ultimate resolution required a masterstroke from the bench. Introduced in the 58th minute to inject fresh legs, John Kennedy embraced the role of super-sub spectacularly. As the clock ticked down to the 86th minute and a draw seemed inevitable, Guga stepped up to deliver his second crucial assist of the night. Kennedy collected the pass and fired home to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback for the away side. Given the Stakes at the top of the table, this late winner was priceless. Fluminense consolidated their grip on a Copa Libertadores qualification spot, while Santos were left ruing missed opportunities despite generating a superior 1.39 expected goals on the night.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from both sides fueled the match, featuring rapid counter-punches and clinical finishing despite relatively low overall expected goal tallies.
How dramatic was the late winner by Guga?
Guga did not score the winner, but his exceptional vision provided the crucial 86th-minute assist for substitute John Kennedy to snatch the victory.
How did Santos complete the comeback from behind?
Santos actually lost the match. Despite leading 2-1 midway through the second half, they collapsed late and allowed Fluminense to mount the comeback.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Fluminense's Title Charge Faces a Tricky Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Fluminense's pursuit of the Serie A crown faces a dangerous hurdle against a desperate Santos side eager to derail their momentum and climb the table.
The Setup
On April 19, 2026, the visitors arrive at Estadio Urbano Caldeira sitting second in the league, pushing hard in the title race. Santos, meanwhile, are struggling in 15th place. Despite the gap in the standings, an exceptionally high Balance rating suggests Fluminense will not have an easy ride. The hosts' erratic Form makes them unpredictable, but with significant Stakes for both ends of the table, this clash is primed to deliver fireworks.
Key Battle
Moisés provides the attacking spark for the home side, and he will clash directly with the creative flair of Yeferson Soteldo for the visitors. Beyond the outfield playmakers, both teams boast imposing Stars between the posts. The duel between goalkeepers Gabriel Brazão and Fabio will be pivotal, meaning clinical finishing will be at an absolute premium to break the deadlock.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty 1-1 draw. Fluminense will undoubtedly dominate possession and dictate the tempo, but Santos will sit deep, absorb the pressure, and strike ruthlessly on the counter. It is exactly the type of frustrating stalemate that can stall a championship campaign.