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Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +5 goal difference
BetGenius backs Santa Clara or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Alverca host Santa Clara in round 4 of the Primeira Liga, with both sides experiencing contrasting starts to the campaign. The home side occupy 17th place in the relegation zone, having collected just one point from their opening three fixtures (one draw and two defeats). Defensively, Alverca have struggled, conceding seven goals across those three games at an average of 2.3 per match.
Santa Clara, on the other hand, enter this contest in 3rd position, unbeaten with seven points from their first three matches (two wins and one draw). The visitors have displayed strong defensive organisation, keeping two clean sheets and conceding only twice all season. Leading their attack is Gonçalo Paciência, who has scored four goals already this term.
The historical head-to-head record further points to a tough test for Alverca. Across their two previous league meetings, Santa Clara remained undefeated, claiming a 2-1 home victory and securing a 1-1 draw at Alverca.
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Alverca at home plus Santa Clara away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC PortoPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 8 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 | BenficaPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 8 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting CPPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 8 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa ClaraPromotion - Europa League (Qualification) | 8 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 | AroucaPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu | 8 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 8 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Vitória SC | 9 | 0 | 8 |
Santa Clara have won 1 of the last 3 meetings.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Santa Clara enter this fixture unbeaten in the league with two wins and a draw, conceding just two goals in three matches. In contrast, Alverca have yet to win a match, recording a draw and two defeats while conceding seven goals. With Santa Clara also undefeated across their two prior head-to-head meetings with Alverca, the visitors hold a strong probability of coming away with at least a point.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
