Santos and Vasco face each other on Thursday 02.26.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Santos's home ground, the Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Santos Futebol Clube and Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Santos Futebol Clube vs Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Santos or Draw

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Santos to win

Based on our evaluations, Santos vs Vasco is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Santos the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Santos to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Santos win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Santos and Vasco both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

Santos preview

Santos heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 3 matches, Santos Futebol Clube secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.33 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Peixe's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.

Santos has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gabriel Barbosa Almeida has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Santos has conceded 7 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 2.33 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Vasco preview

Vasco comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.33 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.

Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's attack has been highly effective, scoring 12 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 0.67 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.09.

Cruzmaltino's offensive system is led by Philippe Coutinho, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Johan Rojas Echavarría. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 9 goals in 11 matches, averaging 0.82 per match.

Head to head: Santos vs Vasco

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Santos Team Logo

Santos

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L

0.33

Home D

1

Away L L

0

Away Team

Vasco Team Logo

Vasco

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L

0.33

Home L D

0.5

Away L

0

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Published on 23 February 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 23 February 2026, at 20:31
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