Santos vs Fluminense - Prediction, Team News, Lineups Santos and Fluminense return to league action in round 12 of the Brasileiro Serie A, set to clash at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira on Sunday evening. The match promises to be a key encounter as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the league table. Santos, the home side, seek to move further away from the relegation zone, while Fluminense, currently in the upper echelons of the standings, aim to maintain their momentum and close the gap on league leaders Palmeiras. Santos enter the weekend on a positive note, having secured a 1-0 victory over Atletico Mineiro in their previous Brasileiro match. The decisive goal came from Moises, who netted three minutes after the hour mark. This win propelled Santos to 15th place in the league standings with 13 points from 11 matches, easing some of the pressure they faced after a challenging start to the season. The team’s recent form includes a 2-1 defeat to Flamengo at Maracana Stadium, but they have since rebounded with wins against Remo and Mineiro. The attacking threat for Santos remains a focal point, with veteran forward Neymar leading the charge. Since his return to the club, Neymar has been involved in a goal in five of his six matches this season, contributing directly to 83% of Santos’ goals. His tally of 14 goals and six assists in 33 matches underscores his importance to the team’s offensive strategy. However, Santos face challenges in their squad, with key players like Vini Lira sidelined due to a ruptured ligament in his left knee and Gabriel Menino out with a right thigh injury. Fluminense, on the other hand, find themselves in a precarious position after back-to-back defeats. Despite sitting fourth in the league with 20 points from 11 matches, the team’s recent form has been inconsistent.#neymar #santos #estadio_urbano_caldeira #fluminense #vini_lira
