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

Near the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship, Santos needs to defeat Fluminense in the next round of the competition. For the match, the Peixe will have the debut of coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who will need to end a nearly four-year winless streak of the Alvinegro Praiano against the team from Rio.

The last victory of Santos against 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 this match, Fluminense dominated the encounter. In five games, there were three victories for the Tricolor and two draws. In one of these triumphs, the team from Rio defeated Santos 3-0 at Vila Belmiro, during 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 games, there have been 38 victories 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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