Santos v Flamengo: evenly matched rivals in crucial Copa do Brasil clash | OneFootball

In a clash of opposites in the Campeonato Brasileiro standings, Santos and Flamengo face each other this Sunday at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 33rd round of the competition. Although the teams are experiencing very different moments in the season, the overall record between them is extremely balanced, with just one victory advantage for the Rubro-Negro.

Balance

Santos and Flamengo have faced each other 116 times in history, with 44 wins for the team from Rio, 29 draws, and 43 victories for the team from São Paulo. The numbers are from the site Ogol, specialized in football statistics.

Since 2020, the dominance has been with the Rubro-Negro, who have won six of the last nine matches against Santos. However, in the last two encounters between the teams, it was the Peixe who won: 1-0 in the 2025 Brasileirão, and 2-1 in the 2023 Brasileirão.

Photos: Raul Baretta / Santos FC

Different Moments

While the record is balanced, the situation of the teams in the standings is quite unequal. Flamengo is competing with Palmeiras for the Brasileirão title. Currently, Mengão is the runner-up in the competition, with 65 points in 31 games.

On the other hand, Santos is fighting against relegation once again this season. After the defeat to Palmeiras in the last round, Peixe has returned to the relegation zone, now occupying the 17th position, with 33 points in 31 matches.

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