Santos and Vasco face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro) on Thursday, 26/02/2026, at 22:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Santos Futebol Clube vs Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Santos vs Vasco

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Double Chance: Santos or Draw

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👉 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.

👉 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.

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Santos comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Santos's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.

The offence system of Santos is led by Gabriel Barbosa Almeida as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 2.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

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On the other hand, Vasco comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.

Vasco's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.

The offence system of Vasco is led by Philippe Coutinho as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Johan Rojas Echavarría, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.

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

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Santos

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L W D

1.4

Home W D D D W

1.8

Away L L W L L

0.6

Away Team

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Vasco

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L W D

1

Home L D L W D

1

Away D L W L D

1

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 08:10 Last updated on 21 April 2026, at 20:03
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