👉 What is the recommended bet for Santa Clara vs Sporting CP?

The prediction and suggestion for betting on Santa Clara vs Sporting CP, on 12 April 2025, in the analysis written by tipsters, is: Sporting CP to win ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host Santa Clara vs Sporting CP?

The match between Santa Clara vs Sporting CP on 12 April 2025, will take place in Ponta Delgada, Estádio de São Miguel.

👉 What is the most popular bet for this match?

The most favoured bet among tipsters for the match Santa Clara vs Sporting CP, in the 'odds' market, was a victory for Sporting CP at Bet365 with 91% of tips.

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Santa Clara vs Sporting CP Prediction – Primeira Liga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Santa Clara vs Sporting CP in the first league, along with match analysis and betting insights.

Read our detailed analysis of both teams below, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Santa Clara and Sporting CP.

Santa Clara

12 April 2025 – 17::00
First League
2024/2025
Normal Time – Round 29

Sporting CP

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Santa Clara vs Sporting CP

The best prediction for Santa Clara vs Sporting CP in the First League is a victory for Sporting. Sporting knows it relies solely on itself to claim the title, currently trailing Benfica by just two points. The margin for error is nearly nil, requiring nothing less than a win. Additionally, Santa Clara has struggled at home against tougher opponents, such as Sporting Braga (0-2), FC Porto (0-2), and Benfica (0-1). Therefore, under normal circumstances, betting on a Sporting victory seems a prudent choice.

The best prediction for Santa Clara vs Sporting CP

Sporting CP wins or a draw nullifies the bet

Match preview: Santa Clara vs Sporting CP

Santa Clara and Sporting CP face off at the Estádio de São Miguel in a match of the 29th round of the First League. In their last outing in this competition on 30-11-2024, Santa Clara secured a narrow win (0-1). Historically, the visiting team has fared well at this stadium, with two wins and one loss from their last three encounters. The most recent match here was on 08-02-2022, when Sporting CP emerged victorious (1-2). K. Tagawa scored for Santa Clara in the dying moments (90′), while Nuno Santos (90′) and H. Morita (29′) netted for Sporting CP.

Team analysis: Santa Clara

After securing 14 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, the home side holds 5th position with a total of 46 points. Their last match resulted in a defeat against Vitória SC (2-0), following a home win against Nacional (1-0). In their last 10 home games in the league, Santa Clara recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 17 points out of a possible 30. Common results on home turf include finishing the first 45 minutes at 0-0 (6 times in 14 games) and concluding matches at 1-0 (5 times in 14). The team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 league matches, indicating a lack of defensive strength. Their home matches tend to have low-scoring outcomes, with 10 out of 14 concluding with fewer than 2.5 goals. In the 28 matches played in this competition, Santa Clara has conceded the first goal 11 times and managed only 2 comebacks.

While Santa Clara continues to have an interesting season and is regarded as a surprise package, as they are aiming for survival, their current position at 5th is commendable. With 46 points, they are just one point ahead of Vitória SC, but as they prepare to face Sporting in this 29th round, they arrive after a defeat at the hands of Vitória SC. With only a one-point advantage, Santa Clara is at risk; any result other than a win could see them slip to 6th place if Vitória SC manages to secure a victory.

Team analysis: Sporting CP

The away team currently occupies 2nd place in the league with 65 points from 20 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses. In their penultimate fixture, they claimed a comfortable away victory against an amateur side (0-3). In their most recent match, they shared the spoils at home with Sporting Braga (1-1). Over the last 10 league matches, Sporting CP recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss, achieving 19 points out of 30 available.

Sporting CP remains unbeaten in their last 7 away matches in the league. A recurring score at the end of 90 minutes is 0-3, which featured in 5 of their 14 away games. Despite allowing goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, they have shown exceptional offensive prowess, scoring at least once in every match over the last 10 outings in this competition. Their away games tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 12 out of 14 ending with more than 2.5 goals. Notably, they rarely struggle to score first, having netted the opening goal in 24 of their last 28 league games; out of these, they led at halftime in 18 and maintained their advantage for the full 90 minutes in 19.

Sporting’s recent draw against Sporting Braga cost them the league lead. Despite this setback, the team was performing well, and losing points to Braga—a competent opponent—is not entirely negative. With the draw occurring late in the match, Sporting has the perfect opportunity to demonstrate that this occurrence was merely a blip, and it hasn’t dented their confidence. They remain only 2 points behind Benfica and are still in control of their destiny regarding the title, especially with their upcoming match against Benfica on the horizon.