Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction and Betting Tips | May 10th 2025
Santa Clara will welcome Famalicao to Estádio de São Miguel in the Primeira Liga on Saturday. We are on the penultimate matchday, with level pegging still in the top four, but down below, things are pretty much clearer.
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Santa Clara are placed on the periphery of the UEFA qualification zone. They are pushing to snatch a spot before the curtain comes down. The hosts sit sixth on 51 points, three points behind Vitória de Guimarães, who will qualify for the Conference League if things remain unchanged. Santa Clara are on a mission to alter this order.
Os Açorianos returned to the top flight after winning Liga Portugal 2 last season. They have never said they were aiming to clinch the Primeira Liga this season. Qualification for a European competition has always been their main target of the season. They could make it if they win their remaining matches and if Vitória drop points.
Famalicao already know their fate. They can no longer reach the UEFA qualification zone, even if they win their last two matches. The visitors sit seventh on 44 points, and will need 11 points to qualify for Europe. There are only six points up for grabs. However, Famalicao will be looking to wrap up their campaign on a bright note.
Famalicenses are playing their sixth season in the top flight and are yet to win the competition. They finished in the eighth spot last season but will certainly have a slightly better result this term. Famalicao were defeated at home in their last two clashes with Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal.
Santa Clara vs Famalicao Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Santa Clara have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches against Famalicao.
- Santa Clara have won once and lost four times in their last five matches at home against Famalicao.
- Santa Clara have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Famalicao have won once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Santa Clara have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Famalicao have won twice, drawn once and lost twice. Form Guide: Santa Clara – D-W-D-L-L, Famalicao – L-D-L-W-W.
Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction
Santa Clara appear more motivated for this meeting than the visitors are. However, any slip-ups would mean the hosts bidding bye to Europe.
Famalicao have succeeded at Santa Clara on several occasions, but we are unsure if they have such determination this time.
Santa Clara are expected to come out on top based on zeal and home advantage.
Prediction: Santa Clara 3-1 Famalicao
Santa Clara vs Famalicao Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Santa Clara to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Santa Clara to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Famalicao to score - Yes
