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Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara Prediction – Primeira Liga
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Here you will find the finest prediction for Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, alongside an analysis of the match and valuable betting tips.
Read further for our comprehensive analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their previous matches to provide the best prediction for Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara
The best prediction for Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga is a victory for Vitória SC combined with less than 2.5 goals. This clash is set to be an intriguing encounter, as both teams are in a tight race for 5th place. Vitória SC is in desperate need of a win to diminish the gap to Santa Clara, while a draw would serve the visitors reasonably well. Naturally, the home side will likely take more risks, seeking to capitalise on any errors from their opponents. Despite being the favourites to win, Vitória de Guimarães should expect to face a well-organised Santa Clara team that tends to concede few goals. Therefore, a bet that encompasses the double chance for Vitória SC alongside fewer than 2.5 goals appears to be a savvy option, based on the analysis presented.
The best prediction for Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara
Vitória SC wins either (double chance) and less than 2.5 goals
Match preview: Vitória de Guimarães vs Santa Clara
Vitória de Guimarães and Santa Clara will face off at the Dom Afonso Henriques stadium for the 28th round of the Primeira Liga. In their previous clash this season, Santa Clara emerged victorious with a 1-0 win at home on 10 November 2024. Historical head-to-head records at this stadium favour the home side, who have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 4 encounters here. Notably, the last time they played at this venue for the Primeira Liga on 9 September 2022, Vitória SC secured a 1-0 victory, with Anderson Silva netting the solitary goal. It is essential to pay close attention to home and away form as Vitória de Guimarães tends to produce differing results on their own turf compared to away fixtures.
Team analysis: Vitória de Guimarães
Currently occupying 6th place, the home team has accumulated 41 points from 10 wins, 12 draws, and 5 losses. In their second-to-last fixture, they celebrated a home victory over the amateur squad with a score of 2-0. The most recent match ended in a 2-2 draw against Moreirense away from home. Their performance improves when playing at home, as evidenced by their last 30 matches that show 2 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses in away games, compared to 8 wins, 6 draws, and a single loss at home.
In this competition, they have gone 10 matches unbeaten at home. Interestingly, the most common score at half-time in their home matches has been 0-0 (5 in 13 games). Their attack has been consistent, as they have found the net in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. Out of 27 fixtures, they have conceded the first goal 13 times but have managed to come back to win just once. Notably, in the last 13 home matches, they conceded 5 of their 14 goals in the final 15 minutes (76’–90′).
The Vitória SC team remains focused on securing 5th place, currently just 4 points away. Though achieving 4th place is a reachable target, it appears unlikely that Sporting Braga will relinquish their position. The team, under the guidance of Luís Freire, is enjoying a positive spell, having not suffered defeat in their last 8 matches and securing 3 wins from the last 5 encounters. They approach this match against Santa Clara following a draw with Moreirense, and maximising their points at home is crucial for their aspirations to close the gap on Santa Clara for the desired 5th spot.
Team analysis: Santa Clara
The visiting team presently sits in 5th place with 43 points accrued from 14 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses. In their previous match, they hailed victory away against Gil Vicente by 1-0, following an earlier win at home against Nacional with a scoreline of 1-0. This squad maintains a stable performance when playing on the road, indicated by 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses from their last 30 away games; they boast 9 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses when competing at their home ground. During the season, Santa Clara has garnered 14 points from a possible 30, achieving 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their latest 10 away fixtures. In their away matches, the most frequent half-time score has been 0-0 (6 out of 13 games). They have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, reflecting some defensive vulnerabilities, yet their attack has held up well, scoring in 7 of their recent 10 competitive matches. There is a pattern of low-scoring affairs for the visitors, as 9 out of their last 13 matches in the league ended with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 27 competitive games, they have managed to turn the score around just twice in the 10 matches where they conceded the first goal.
The Santa Clara team is determined to maintain their position in 5th place, facing stiff competition, particularly from Vitória SC, who are keenly pressing them. After navigating a less favourable phase, Santa Clara has managed to revitalise their form with recent successes, winning their last two matches, albeit by narrow margins. The Azorean side remains resilient defensively, conceding just 2 goals in the last 5 fixtures. During this visit to Vitória SC’s stadium, their priority will be to avoid defeat, ensuring they maintain a 4-point lead over Vitória SC should the match end in a draw.
Best predictions for this match
Vitória SC wins either (double chance) and less than 2.5 goals
