Santos vs Vasco da Gama: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 February

Betiball's prediction for Santos vs Vasco da Gama on 26 February 2026 (kick-off: 18:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santos vs Vasco da Gama preview before placing your bet.

Santos vs Vasco da Gama: Starting Lineups Time : 26/02/2026 18:00

Santos
2 - 1
Finished
Vasco da Gama
84' event Gabriel Vinicius Menino / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
78' event Joao Schmidt Urbano / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
78' event Jose Rafael Vivian / Gabriel Bontempo
61' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
60' event Ronielson da Silva Barbosa / Moises
46' event Alvaro Barreal / Miguel Terceros
29' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
25' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
event 84' Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
event 75' David Correa da Fonseca / Claudio Spinelli
event 70' Cuiabano / Lucas Piton
event 70' Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
event 70' Marino Hinestroza Angulo / Johan Rojas Echavarria
event 43' Cauan Barros
event 29' Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
84' event Gabriel Vinicius Menino / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
event 84' Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
78' event Joao Schmidt Urbano / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
event 75' David Correa da Fonseca / Claudio Spinelli
78' event Jose Rafael Vivian / Gabriel Bontempo
event 70' Cuiabano / Lucas Piton
61' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
event 70' Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
60' event Ronielson da Silva Barbosa / Moises
event 70' Marino Hinestroza Angulo / Johan Rojas Echavarria
46' event Alvaro Barreal / Miguel Terceros
event 43' Cauan Barros
29' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
event 29' Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
25' event Neymar da Silva Santos Junior
Santos Santos
Substitutions
#22 Alvaro Barreal
#11 Ronielson da Silva Barbosa
#5 Joao Schmidt Urbano
#6 Jose Rafael Vivian
#25 Gabriel Vinicius Menino
#1 Diogenes Vinicius da Silva
#31 Gonzalo Escobar
#12 Mayke Rocha Oliveira
#2 Ze Ivaldo
#32 Benjamin Rollheiser
#9 Gabriel Barbosa
#19 Lautaro Diaz
Santos Santos Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
7Shots14
3Shots on Goal2
18Fouls17
5Corner Kick1
17Free kick18
2Offside2
1Yellow card1
28Aerial14
1Save1
13Successful Tackles16
11Interceptions5
17Long pass18
2Successful center3
3Shots off goal5
12Head Success9
1Blocked7
12Tackle16
3Dribbles19
16Throw-in17
308Passes438
89Attacks96
45Dangerous attacks50
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
3BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
5ShotsInsideBox7
2ShotsOutsideBox7
59DuelsWon67
0.76ExpectedGoals1.34
1.06xGOT0.59
17Touches In Opposition Box21
10AccurateCrosses13
47GroundDuelsWon58
12AerialDuelsWon9
24Clearances15
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
Substitutions
#66 Cuiabano
#18 Marino Hinestroza Angulo
#20 Brenner Souza da Silva
#7 David Correa da Fonseca
#3 Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
#13 Daniel Fuzato
#2 Jose Luis Rodriguez Bebanz
#43 Lucas Freitas
#28 Adson Ferreira Soares
#60 Joao Vitor
#25 Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva
#9 Matheus Franca de Oliveira
Commentary
84' Santos — substitution: Gabriel Vinicius Menino / Thaciano Mickael da Silva
84' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
78' Santos — substitution: Joao Schmidt Urbano / Willian Souza Arao da Silva
78' Santos — substitution: Jose Rafael Vivian / Gabriel Bontempo
75' Vasco da Gama — substitution: David Correa da Fonseca / Claudio Spinelli
70' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Cuiabano / Lucas Piton
70' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Brenner Souza da Silva / Nuno Moreira
70' Vasco da Gama — substitution: Marino Hinestroza Angulo / Johan Rojas Echavarria
61' Goal! Neymar da Silva Santos Junior - Santos
60' Santos — substitution: Ronielson da Silva Barbosa / Moises
46' Santos — substitution: Alvaro Barreal / Miguel Terceros
43' Goal! Cauan Barros - Vasco da Gama
29' Neymar da Silva Santos Junior - Santos receive a yellow card
29' Thiago Henrique Mendes Ribeiro - Vasco da Gama receive a yellow card
25' Goal! Neymar da Silva Santos Junior - Santos

How We Build the Santos vs Vasco da Gama Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santos vs Vasco da Gama on 26 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Santos vs Vasco da Gama Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santos's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Vasco da Gama's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Santos and Vasco da Gama sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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