Santos seek to end four-year winless run against Fluminense | OneFootball

Close to the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship, Santos needs to beat Fluminense in the next round of the competition. For the match, Peixe will count on the debut of coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who will need to break a nearly four-year taboo without wins for the Alvinegro Praiano against the team from Rio.

Santos' last victory over Fluminense was on October 27, 2021, in that year's Brasileirão. At Vila Belmiro, Madson and Diego Tardelli scored and secured the three points for Peixe.

However, after that match, Fluminense dominated the encounter. In five games, there were three wins for the Tricolor and two draws. In one of those victories, the team from Rio beat Santos 3-0 at Vila Belmiro, in the 2023 Brasileirão, the year the São Paulo club was relegated.

Santos vs Fluminense, in 2023 – Photo: Raul Baretta / Santos FC

Balanced record

Despite the nearly four-year drought, the history between Santos and Fluminense is extremely balanced, with a slight advantage for Peixe. In 96 matches, there have been 38 wins for the Alvinegro, 21 draws, and 37 victories for the Tricolor.

With 21 points in 20 games, Santos is in 15th place in the Brazilian Championship. Meanwhile, Fluminense is in ninth place, with 27 points after 19 matches. The teams face each other at Vila Belmiro this Sunday, at 4 PM (Brasília time).

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