Santos vs Flamengo RJ Prediction & Betting Tips (17 July)

After almost a month without the slightest meeting, the Brazilian series has resumed its rights. On the program: a confrontation between FC Santos and Flamengo. While Santos was hard, the last championship meeting made it possible to maintain hope and escape from the relegation area. On the lawn of Fortaleza, the men of Cleber Xavier, appointed recently, succeeded a nice blow, winning the victory in the last minutes of the meeting. This success was following a new disappointment at home, against Botafogo 0-1 .

On the other side of the field, Flamengo finds the games of his championship, after his adventure in the United States, on the occasion of the Club World Cup. The club, 8 times Brazil champion, did not go further than the round of 16, being eliminated by Bayern 4-2 . In Serie A, the players of Felipe Luís find their status and can continue to believe in the title. Currently leaders, they have just had Sao Paulo 2-0 and now have 3 points ahead of Cruzeiro.

With shadows of triumph and lessons from defeat still fresh, Flamengo RJ arrived at the clash against Santos with a complex tapestry of form behind them. In their recent outings, they showcased dominance on Brazilian soil with back-to-back wins over São Paulo, while also flexing their attacking muscle against European giants like Chelsea. However, the repeated losses to Bayern Munich and draws away to Los Angeles FC revealed cracks in consistency—especially in high-tempo international matchups. These past results painted Flamengo as a team capable of brilliance but vulnerable to pressure, especially outside familiar territory.

Against Santos, this narrative was tested. Santos, watching Flamengo’s fluid front line and possession-heavy play, had the challenge of containing a side that averaged over two goals per match in that stretch. Flamengo’s coach would’ve likely relied on midfield control and pressing to stifle Santos’ rhythm early on. If Santos managed to weather the initial storm and exploit spaces left by Flamengo's high line—particularly after their pressing waves faded—the match may have turned into a tactical tug-of-war. While Flamengo carried momentum from their domestic dominance, Santos’ home-ground resilience and their opportunistic approach could’ve made this encounter more evenly matched than expected.

When the dust settles at Vila Belmiro on July 17th, the scoreboard may well read 0:2 in favor of Flamengo RJ—a result that mirrors the gulf in form between the two sides. Santos, struggling to find rhythm and consistency, face a Flamengo squad that’s been ruthless in both attack and defense. With Filipe Luís orchestrating a disciplined and fluid system, Flamengo’s ability to control possession and strike clinically has made them a formidable force. Their recent clean sheets and goal-scoring prowess suggest they’ll likely shut out Santos while finding the net twice, sealing another confident away win.

• Summary: Santos is going head to head with Flamengo starting on 16 Jul 2025 at 23:00 UTC at Estádio Urbano Caldeira stadium, Santos city, Brazil. The match is a part of the Brasileirão Betano .
• Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima
• Santos Feedinco Rating: 6.89
• Flamengo RJ Feedinco Rating: 7.12