Sanjoanense have been in consistent action throughout August and September 2026, losing only once in their last five fixtures with two wins and two draws. Their regular competitive sharpness gives them an edge to avoid defeat against an Anca side that relies primarily on cup appearances for national-level competition.
Ançã vs Sanjoanense prediction
- Round
- Round of 128
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +7 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Sanjoanense or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Anca host Sanjoanense in the Taça de Portugal Round of 128, bringing together two sides with contrasting match fitness and recent activity levels.
Sanjoanense enter this cup tie with steady competitive rhythm, having played regularly through August and September 2026. Across their last five fixtures, they have accumulated two wins, two draws, and one defeat, scoring eight goals in that span including multi-goal home victories over Pacos de Brandao and Alpendorada.
Anca have historically produced competitive home cup displays, including a 3-1 win over Vinhais and a narrow 1-0 victory over Sanjoanense in a previous cup encounter. However, Sanjoanense carry the sharper match practice into this encounter.
Key factors
- Sanjoanense have avoided defeat in four of their last five matches, recording two wins and two draws.
- Sanjoanense demonstrated attacking potency by scoring three goals in two separate home matches in recent weeks.
- Anca defeated Sanjoanense 1-0 in their lone prior head-to-head meeting in the competition in 2021.
- Anca showed scoring capability in cup home fixtures with three goals against Vinhais and two against Sacavenense.
Statistical comparison
Head-to-head
- 1
- Ançã
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Sanjoanense
Ançã have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2021-09-11Ançã1-0Sanjoanense
Our record in Taça de Portugal
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