Santa Clara vs Estoril Praia Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Santa Clara and Estoril promises to be thrilling, given the stark contrast in their current form. The hosts, sitting 14th in the table, are struggling with scoring, averaging less than a goal per match. Their motivation is clear - to avoid relegation from the Primeira Liga. Estoril, on the other hand, are in impressive form, securing four wins in their last five matches and holding a solid eighth place. In their last head-to-head, Santa Clara edged out a narrow 1-0 victory, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 September 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Estoril as the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Santa Clara and Estoril:
- 9 matches played;
- home team victories - 4, away team wins - 3, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 15 for the hosts, 12 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 1.56, second-half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Clara - Estoril Praia

Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Moreirense hosting Santa Clara. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Santa Clara vs Moreirense):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 22 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 1.
Santa Clara, currently sitting 14th in the standings, are grappling with attacking issues. They haven't secured a win in their last five matches, managing only two draws. The team scores less than a goal per game, with a season average of just 0.74 goals. Defensively, they perform slightly better, conceding just over one goal per match, but this doesn't offset their weak attack. They need to improve their play to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores

Estoril Praia Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Primeira Liga, with Estoril hosting Vitória Guimarães. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Estoril vs Vitória Guimarães):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Estoril, confidently sitting in eighth place in the standings, are showcasing impressive form. In their last five matches, they have secured four victories and suffered just one defeat. The team boasts strong attacking prowess, averaging 1.95 goals per game, which is significantly above the league average. However, their defense can be inconsistent, conceding around 1.63 goals per match. In their last head-to-head with Santa Clara, Estoril fell 0-1, which might serve as extra motivation for revenge. The club strives to control possession and maximizes their attacking opportunities efficiently.
Match Results: Estoril Praia
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.56;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.89.
First-Half Stats: Santa Clara Azores (home) vs Estoril Praia (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- wins: 1 (10%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- losses: 1 (10%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- draws: 8 (80%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- Average goals scored: 0.6 vs 1.78;
- Average goals conceded: 0.3 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 7 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.1).
- Santa Clara Azores have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games (Primeira Liga).
- Santa Clara Azores have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games.
- Santa Clara Azores have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 3, draws - 2.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Estoril Praia
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- win percentage: 21% vs 37%;
- losses: 10 vs 7;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Santa Clara Azores have not won in 9 of last 10 games (Primeira Liga).
- Santa Clara Azores have not won in last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Estoril Praia
- average total in the tournament: 1.84 vs 3.58;
- average total goals scored: 0.74 vs 1.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.37 vs 0.89;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.37 vs 1.05;
- Santa Clara Azores: average total at home in the tournament - 0.7;
- Estoril Praia: average total away in the tournament - 1.78;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 2.3 (away - 1.5).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Santa Clara Azores games against Estoril Praia (Primeira Liga).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 21 of last 22 Estoril Praia away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Estoril Praia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 3 (30%);
- number of BTTS matches for Estoril Praia away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 1 (17%);
- BTTS matches for Estoril Praia away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (18/171, 10.5%);
- Santa Clara Azores at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (3/10, 30%);
- Estoril Praia away most often play: 2:2 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.88% (odds 5.64)
1:0 - 10.53% (odds 5.53)
2:1 - 8.64% (odds 7.23)
- Santa Clara Azores lost 0:1 in 3 of last 4 games (Primeira Liga).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Santa Clara and Estoril is expected to be a tight contest. Although the hosts edged the last head-to-head with a 1-0 victory, their current form is far from impressive, as they haven't won in their last five outings. Santa Clara continue to struggle offensively, rarely scoring more than one goal per match. On the flip side, Estoril are in excellent form with four wins in their last five games and boast a potent attacking lineup. However, their defense remains inconsistent. Given Santa Clara's trend of low-scoring games and the fact that a low-scoring scenario has played out in most of their recent matches, we predict a total of under 2.5 goals.