Vitória Guimarães - Santa Clara predictions

Though we can call Vitória Guimarães the favourites in this matchup, Santa Clara are not about to make it easy for them. It’s gearing up to be an exciting match overall, and no outcome can be ruled out at this point.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Santa Clara who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

The home team are here on the back of an unremarkable HT/FT draw at Moreirense. Such a result was a disappointment because most online bookmakers were optimistic about the team’s chances of winning the bout. As it stands, it’s just a missed opportunity to earn some valuable points in an away game.

Santa Clara defeated Nacional in the previous round with a narrow 1:0 goal difference and a lead at both halftime and the final whistle. To be frank, this outcome wasn’t much of a surprise – top online bookmakers clearly favoured Santa Clara who also had the advantage of playing at home.

Vitória Guimarães have a reputation for consistently scoring high, especially in the past few matches. Records show more than 5 goals scored in total over their previous 3 outings, which is a fairly strong result.

Santa Clara’s past two matches featured less than 2 goals. As such, going for markets such as Over 2.5 or Both Teams to Score is not recommended.

Vitória Guimarães have a narrow defeat on record from earlier in the season. With home-field advantage, however, they’re expected to win this showdown – at least as far as the bookies are concerned.

On Saturday, both teams will have a complete roster at their disposal, thanks to a lack of injuries or suspensions.

And Under 2.5 Goals bet may not be the obvious choice, but that may be exactly what makes it good. The 1xbet sportsbook is pricing this fixture at 1, which offers substantial betting value. It’s not without risks, of course, but it’s statistically an excellent choice.