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Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction

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Santa Clara

€37.97m

18 Jan10:30
0 : 1

Famalicao

€71.40m

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Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction Primeira Liga

Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction: Stats, Odds & Tactical Preview

The Santa Clara vs Famalicao prediction is on everyone’s radar this Saturday, January 18, 2026, as these two Primeira Liga sides meet at Estádio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada. With both teams looking to turn the tide on inconsistent form, this fixture offers plenty for sports betting fans, from intriguing betting odds to tactical nuances and head to head history.

Team Form, Tactics, and Key Players

Santa Clara enter this match sitting 14th in the Primeira Liga table, struggling to find their rhythm in recent weeks. Vasco Matos’ side has managed just one win in their last six matches across all competitions, with three draws and two defeats. Their attack has been blunt, averaging only 0.67 goals per game, and their home form is a concern with no wins in the last three outings at Estádio de São Miguel. The hosts’ defensive record is slightly more reassuring, conceding just 0.83 goals per game, but that won’t be enough if the goals continue to dry up.

Famalicao, currently 8th, have also hit a rough patch. Hugo Oliveira’s men have lost their last four league games, with only one win in their last five. Their attack is more productive than Santa Clara’s, averaging 1.4 goals per game, but their defence has been leaky, conceding 1.8 per match in the same period. On the road, Famalicao’s struggles are compounded by injuries to key players like Kaique Rocha and Duplexe Tchamba, but they remain a dangerous opponent.

Key Players & Injuries

  • Santa Clara: Vinicius Lopes da Silva leads the scoring with 5 goals, while Wendel da Silva Costa tops the assist chart with 2. The team will miss Pedro Pacheco due to a long-term injury, and defender Matheus Araujo faces a fitness test. Diogo Calila and Serginho return to bolster the squad.
  • Famalicao: Alves Freitas Azevedo Sá and Zabiri have each netted 4 times, and Gil Dias is the chief creator with 4 assists. The visitors are missing several defenders through injury but have no suspensions to worry about.

Both teams have shown a preference for low-scoring encounters, often deploying compact formations. Famalicao are likely to stick with their 4-2-3.05, while Santa Clara’s struggles in attack mean they may focus on defensive solidity and quick transitions.

Head to Head and Statistical Insights

The head to head record between these sides is as tight as it gets. In 18 previous meetings, Santa Clara have 8 wins, Famalicao 9, and just 1 draw. Recent history slightly favours Santa Clara, who have taken three of the last five encounters. Their last meeting, in May 2025, ended 2-1 to Santa Clara, defying the betting odds at the time.

Despite those past successes, Santa Clara’s recent home struggles and Famalicao’s greater squad value (€71.40m vs €37.97m) suggest the visitors may have the edge this time. Notably, both teams have shown resilience against stronger opponents: Santa Clara held Benfica to a 1-1 draw away as big underdogs, and Famalicao managed a thrilling 3.05 draw at Braga.

Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction, Betting Odds & AI Tips

Let’s turn to the Santa Clara vs Famalicao prediction from NerdyTips’ AI, which brings together all the stats, trends, and sports betting data for this fixture. The betting odds currently favour Famalicao at 2.65 for an away win, with a home victory priced at 3.05 and the draw at 3.05. These odds reflect the visitors’ higher league position and squad value, but also acknowledge both teams’ recent struggles.

  • Most Promising Bet: X2 (Famalicao win or draw) – Odds: 1.4, Trust Score: 4.0/10
  • 1x2 Market Prediction: Away win (2) – Confidence: 3.05, Odds: 2.65
  • Under/Over Prediction: Under 2.65 goals – Confidence: 2.0, Odds: 1.54
  • Expected Final Score: 0:1 (Famalicao win)
  • Expected Half-Time Score: 0:0

The AI expects Famalicao to control slightly more possession (53% vs 47%) and generate more attacking chances, with an estimated 15 shots (5 on target) to Santa Clara’s 12 (3 on target). The number of corners and yellow cards is predicted to be low, which fits the pattern of a tactical, cagey affair.

Given Santa Clara’s home woes and Famalicao’s attacking edge, the smart money is on the visitors to avoid defeat. The head to head history is close, but current form and squad depth tip the scales towards Famalicao. For those looking for value in the sports betting markets, the under 2.65 goals option also stands out, given both teams’ recent scoring records and tactical setups.

Final Betting Tips and Prediction Summary

  1. Back Famalicao on the double chance (X2) – they are better equipped to get a result, even if their recent form is patchy.
  2. Consider the under 2.65 goals market, as both teams have struggled for goals and prioritise defensive structure.
  3. The away win (2) is a tempting bet at odds of 2.65, especially given Santa Clara’s lack of home victories lately.

In summary, our Santa Clara vs Famalicao prediction: expect a tight, tactical battle with Famalicao’s quality making the difference. The most likely result is a narrow 1-0 win for the visitors, but a draw wouldn’t be a huge surprise. For sports betting fans, the betting odds suggest value in supporting the away side or a low-scoring affair. As always, check the latest team news before placing your bets.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Santa Clara vs Famalicao

X2 -250

Famalicao to win or draw with odds of -250
4/10

1x2 Tip

2 165

Famalicao is expected to win with odds of 165
3/10

Total Goals

Under 2.5 -185

No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match
2/10

Both Teams To Score

No -133

At least one team is not expected to score
1/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 -189

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
2/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:0

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

0.79
xG
1.62
47%
Ball Possession
53%
12
Total Shots
15
3
Shots on Goal
5
5
Shots Off Goal
6
2
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

0.78
Expected Goals
1.46
2.3
Total Goals
2.8
1.1
Goals Scored
1.3
1.2
Goals Against
1.5
44%
Possession
51%
10.1
Total Shots
13.6
3.3
Shots on Goal
4.7
4.4
Shots off Goal
5.3
15.5
Fouls
18.1
2.6
Corners
4.7
1.5
Offsides
0.4
3.33
Yellow Cards
3
352
Total Passes
411

Overview Last 10 Matches

2
Wins
3
5
Over 1.5 Goals
6
4
Over 2.5 Goals
6
2
Over 3.5 Goals
4
4
Both Teams Scored
5
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
1

Head to Head

Santa Clara
7 - 1 - 8
Famalicao
Famalicao Famalicao 10-Aug-25
3:0
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Santa Clara Santa Clara 10-May-25
2:1
Famalicao Famalicao
Famalicao Famalicao 30-Dec-24
1:2
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Famalicao Famalicao 24-Nov-24
0:1
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Santa Clara Santa Clara 19-Feb-23
1:3
Famalicao Famalicao
Famalicao Famalicao 28-Aug-22
1:0
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Famalicao Famalicao 12-Mar-22
0:0
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Santa Clara Santa Clara 23-Oct-21
0:2
Famalicao Famalicao
Famalicao Famalicao 07-May-21
1:0
Santa Clara Santa Clara

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Famalicao. Famalicao
11 JanD Nacional Nacional.
3:3
Santa Clara. Santa Clara
04 JanL Santa Clara Santa Clara.
0:1
FC Porto. FC Porto
21 DecD Santa Clara Santa Clara.
0:0
Arouca. Arouca
18 DecL Santa Clara Santa Clara.
2:3
Sporting CP. Sporting CP
15 DecL Braga Braga.
1:0
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1:0
Casa Pia. Casa Pia
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1:1
Santa Clara. Santa Clara

Profile time Recent Matches of Famalicao

25 JanWFamalicao Famalicao.
3:0
Tondela.Tondela
18 JanWSanta Clara Santa Clara.
0:1
Famalicao.Famalicao
04 JanLAlverca Alverca.
1:0
Famalicao.Famalicao
27 DecLFamalicao Famalicao.
2:3
Estrela.Estrela
22 DecLBenfica Benfica.
1:0
Famalicao.Famalicao
18 DecLFC Porto FC Porto.
4:1
Famalicao.Famalicao
14 DecWFamalicao Famalicao.
4:0
Estoril.Estoril
06 DecLFamalicao Famalicao.
1:2
Braga.Braga
29 NovDMoreirense Moreirense.
2:2
Famalicao.Famalicao
22 NovWEstoril Estoril.
1:2
Famalicao.Famalicao

Portugal - Primeira Liga Portugal - Primeira Liga

Team Matches Goals Points
1 FC Porto FC Porto19
40-4
55
2 Sporting CP Sporting CP19
52-10
48
3 Benfica Benfica19
42-11
45
4 SC Braga SC Braga19
37-18
33
5 GIL Vicente GIL Vicente19
24-16
31
6 Moreirense Moreirense19
26-26
30
7 Famalicao Famalicao19
24-14
29
8 Estoril Estoril19
37-31
26
9 Guimaraes Guimaraes19
20-27
25
10 Alverca Alverca19
19-33
23
11 Nacional Nacional19
26-28
20
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave19
22-35
20
13 Estrela Estrela19
23-36
19
14 Santa Clara Santa Clara19
14-21
17
15 Arouca Arouca19
20-44
17
16 Casa Pia Casa Pia19
20-38
15
17 Tondela Tondela19
12-33
12
18 AVS AVS19
14-47
5
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