Estoril vs Santa Clara Match Prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	2.06	3.38	3.7	1.666	2.22	Bonus	400$
	2.06	3.36	3.68	1.66	2.216	Bonus	90€
	2.02	3.1	3.6	1.62	2.18	Bonus	100%
	2.06	3.36	3.68	1.66	2.216	Bonus	300€
	2.2	3.25	3.48	1.58	2.39	Bonus	+100%

In the opening round of the new season of the Portuguese Primera, Estoril will host Santa Clara. “Estoril” last season did not perform well, finishing only in 13th place and balancing on the verge of relegation. “Santa Clara” approaches the start of the championship on a positive note. The team from the Azores triumphed in the Second League and managed to achieve promotion.

Odds for Estoril vs Santa Clara

Bookmakers consider the hosts as favourites for this clash, but their advantage does not look overwhelming. Odds on Estoril’s victory range from 2 to 2.06, while Santa Clara’s success is estimated at 3.6-3.7. A draw is also seen as a likely outcome, with odds ranging from 3.1 to 3.38.

Estoril vs Santa Clara Match Prediction

“Estoril did not perform well last season, finishing in 13th place and teetering on the brink of relegation.

“Santa Clara is approaching the new season on a positive note. The team from the Azores won the Second League last year and managed to achieve promotion.

The history of face-to-face confrontations between Estoril and Santa Clara has already 20 matches. The Azorean team has a slight advantage – 6 wins against 3 for Estoril. However, in recent meetings, the initiative has shifted from one club to the other.

Bookmakers consider Estoril as the favourite for the clash, but their advantage does not look overwhelming.

Considering the current form of the clubs, their tournament ambitions and statistics of face-to-face meetings, we can assume that the match will be competitive and quite tense. “Estoril” will try to consolidate in the middle of the table from the first rounds, while “Santa Clara” will do their best to make a good start at the new level. A draw is the most likely outcome, but if we’re looking for a potential winner, a slight preference should be given to the more skilful Estoril, playing on home soil.

Recent official meetings

Estoril

“Estoril from the city of the same name did not perform well in the last season of the Primera Division. The team finished only in 13th place, balancing on the edge of the relegation zone. The end of the championship turned out to be extremely difficult and nervous.

In the final ten rounds, Estoril suffered five defeats, including from direct rivals Moreirense (2:1) and Farense (3:2). The team also lost to Sporting (0:1), Braga (0:1) and Benfica (1:3). These setbacks put the team from Estoril in a difficult tournament position and forced it to fight for survival until the very end of the season.

To be fair, Estoril also picked up some important victories at the end of the league season. The club defeated Famalicão (1-0), Porto (1-0) and Portimonense (1-0).

Santa Clara

“Santa Clara” from Ponta Delgada reached the elite division of Portugal last season. The team from the Azores became champions of the Second League.

At the end of the season, Santa Clara had an impressive six-game winning streak. The Islanders defeated Leiria (2-0), Mafra (0-2), OS Belenenses (2-0), Tondela (1-0), AVS (1-2) and Benfica B (0-1).

At the same time, it is worth noting a few misfires of Santa Clara at the end of the season. The islanders lost away to Pasos de Ferreira (0:1) and failed to score against Maritimu (0:0).

If we analyse the strengths of Santa Clara, it is worth highlighting the reliable defensive play. In League Two, Marcelo Silva’s side conceded only 19 goals in 34 rounds. According to this indicator, the islanders became the best in the league.

History of head-to-head confrontations

“Santa Clara and Estoril are two clubs that know each other well, both in the Primera Division and in the lower divisions. The history of their rivalry includes 20 matches, in which Santa Clara has a slight advantage: 6 wins against 3 for Estoril. The Islanders have scored 21 goals (average 1.05 per game), while their Estoril rivals have scored 20 times (1.00 per game).

In recent head-to-head encounters, the initiative has gone from one team to the other. In April 2023, Estoril defeated Santa Clara 3-0 and in November 2022, the Islanders celebrated a 3-1 victory.

Interestingly, in the last four matches between Santa Clara and Estoril, at least two goals have been scored. This hints that the upcoming encounter is unlikely to be boring and defensive. Most likely, the teams will bet on attack and will try to please the fans with effective football.

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