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Santa Clara vs Farense: Portuguese Championship Match Prediction
Santa Clara will host Farense on January 5 in the 17th round of the Portuguese championship. Will the hosts be able to justify their status as favorites and secure a confident victory over the underdog, or will the visitors create a sensation and be able to take points? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and have chosen the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?
Command Analysis
Santa Clara
PortugalCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Santa Clara was not considered a clear contender for a ticket to the European Cups, it was difficult to even count on a place in the top half of the table. However, in the first round, Vasco Matos' team looks very strong and has been fighting for a ticket to the European Cups for a long time. At the moment, Santa Clara is in fifth place in the table with 30 points and is only one point behind fourth-placed Braga, but the Gunners have already played their match in the 17th round. Having beaten Famalicao 2:1 in the last round, Santa Clara broke a series of two defeats in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rocha is disqualified. Pacheco is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Santa Clara has lost two of its last three matches
- Santa Clara have won six of their last seven matches
Tentative line-up: Batista - Sidney, Venacio, Ramos - Kalila, Serginho, Adriano, Nunes - Klisman, Lopes, Gabriel.
Farense
PortugalCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Farense was one of the obvious candidates for relegation from Primeira Liga – this status cannot be questioned in the first round. At the moment, Tose Marreco team occupies the penultimate place in the table with 13 points, but at the same time, only by additional indicators, it lags behind the transitional matches zone, the saving 15th place is two points away. In the last round, Farense sensationally took points from Vitoria, drawing 2:2 away – thus, it managed to remain undefeated in the second match in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jorge is disqualified.
Interesting trends for betting
- Farense have suffered only one defeat in their last seven matches
- Farense have scored in seven of their last eight matches
Probable line-up: Silva - Moreno, Falcan, Lucas - Pastor, Meninho, none, Derik - Balde, Poveda, Matias.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Santa Clara last three matches have ended with this score
8.80Santa Clara to score in the second half
Farense have conceded in the second halves in their last four matches
1.61Farense to score in first half
In Farense last two matches, this bet was successful
3.15Tip and bets
"Santa Clara" got a very important victory in the last round and broke a series of two defeats in a row, managing to keep the fourth line. "Braga" has already overtaken the "Azoreans", but today there is a chance to return to the top four, it is necessary to beat "Farense". The task for the hosts is not the most difficult, at home "Santa Clara" is very strong, as clearly evidenced by six victories in the last seven home matches, it makes sense to give preference to the favorite.
We think that the guests have no chance. Forecast - Asian handicap (-1) on "Santa Clara" . Such a bet is offered with a coefficient of 2.25
Bet on total
"Santa Clara" will undoubtedly count on all three points today and will certainly put serious pressure on the opponent goal in the first half. "Farense" is not particularly reliable in defense and will have a chance to play to zero against such an opponent at least. At the same time, the "lions" have significantly improved in the last month, including in implementation, the guests will certainly also take risks in an attempt to escape the relegation zone, an exchange of goals is almost inevitable.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.21
Betting on corners
Santa Clara are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Santa Clara. This bet is offered for 1.75
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