Santos vs Vasco Da Gama Prediction, Odds & Insights – Brasileirão Serie A (26 February 2026)

The Brasileirão Serie A clash between Santos and Vasco Da Gama is set for 26 February 2026 at Urbano Caldeira stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 23:00. Fans can expect an intense battle at this 16,798-seat venue in Brazil.

Santos in Focus

Santos will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation led by goalkeeper Diogenes. Key players include Moises and B. Rollheiser up front, supported by midfielders such as Thaciano and J. Schmidt. The squad has faced recent absences like Neymar and Ze Rafael but still maintains solid attacking options at home, scoring an average of 2.67 goals per match at Urbano Caldeira.

Vasco Da Gama at a Glance

Vasco Da Gama also employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, though their full lineup details are unavailable. They have experienced key absence M. Carvalho and will rely on their resilience and away performance, currently averaging 1.33 goals per match on the road.

We Say

We back Santos to win this encounter. With odds at 1.91 and a prediction for under 2.5 goals, our confidence is bolstered by both teams likely failing to score. Despite facing some key absences, Santos’ home form and tactical setup make them favourites in this fixture.

Stats That Matter

• Santos hold a slight recent upper hand with a 1-0 victory against Vasco Da Gama in their last Brasileirão encounter.
• Recent form shows Santos with 3 wins and 1 loss, while Vasco Da Gama have 2 wins but 3 losses, indicating mixed consistency.
• Santos tends to have a higher scoring profile at home, averaging 2.67 goals compared to Vasco’s 1.33 away.

Odds & Insights

Past Meetings (H2H)

The last meeting saw Santos narrowly beat Vasco Da Gama 1-0 in the Brasileirão.

Our Take

This matchup appears to favour Santos, especially playing at home where their attacking averages are higher. While Vasco Da Gama have had recent success, their defensive records and away goal averages suggest a tighter contest rather than a high-scoring affair. Key absences on both sides could influence the game’s flow, but Santos’ recent consistency and strong home form give them the edge.

• Main Bet: Santos to win (odds: 1.91)
• Secondary Option: –
• Alternative: –
• Correct Score Lean: –

Expect a closely fought battle with Santos pushing for a home victory under 2.5 goals. Bettors should consider this game as one where the hosts aim to control the match and deny Vasco Da Gama chances to score, matching the defensive tendencies seen in recent clashes.