Vitória Guimarães - Santa Clara predictions

With 2.45 on home win, the ground is level and three points are everyone’s to take. However, we’d still recommend backing Vitória Guimarães who should end up victorious in the end against Santa Clara.

The visiting team understands the difficulty of the task that lies ahead. A win against Vitória Guimarães on their own field would be a major feat, and it is always a tough endeavor.

Vitória Guimarães went into their previous Primeira Liga game at Alverca at a slight disadvantage, which was amplified by the fact they played as visitors. The slight disadvantage quickly turned into a harsh 2:0 defeat as they never managed to take control of the pitch.

A narrow 1:2 defeat is not something Santa Clara supporters hoped for in the previous round of the Primeira Liga. Their team was seen as a clear favourite but did little to justify such a tag. The first 45 minutes brought a mundane stalemate before the visiting side pulled a shock.

Santa Clara are heading into round 8 with a grand total of 8 points – just 3 above the relegation zone. They’ll have plenty of chances to earn a better placement, but this showdown is not a great opportunity. They’re the clear underdogs in the matchup in Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.

Vitória Guimarães have a relatively recent victory on record against Santa Clara. It happened last season, but they managed to secure a hefty goal difference as well. With that in mind, their position as the favourites in this matchup makes a lot of sense.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

The 1 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.