Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 November 2026
🔊 Gil Vicente have taken just one point from their last eight trips to the Azores. This time, the visitors arrive with their attack struggling: they have failed to score in two consecutive Primeira Liga matches. Santa Clara sit fourth, and only Porto have a better defensive record: six goals conceded in ten rounds. Can Gil Vicente score even once against a defence like that?
Head-to-Head
Santa Clara beat Gil Vicente 1-0 in their most recent Primeira Liga meeting. The visitors had a higher expected goals figure than the hosts - 0.81 to 0.28 - but did not register a shot on target.
Santa Clara have a narrow lead in wins across 29 head-to-head meetings, with 12 to Gil Vicente’s 11 and six draws. Gil Vicente, however, have scored more goals: 36 to 32. At Santa Clara’s ground, the hosts have won nine of 14 matches.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Clara - Gil Vicente
Santa Clara Team Overview
Santa Clara beat Marítimo 2-0 in their latest Primeira Liga match. The home side had 17 shots to 11 and recorded 2.04 expected goals to 0.91, but failed to score.
Santa Clara have lost just once in ten Primeira Liga rounds - to Benfica on 26 October. That was a frustrating match: the Azorean side led at half-time but ultimately lost 2-1. Before the next match, coach Petit said the team needed to “know how to respond”. The response was convincing - a 2-0 win over Marítimo. Santa Clara now have 21 points - exactly the same as third-placed Sporting. Their attacking output is modest, though: just 15 goals scored. But that has been enough: four of their six league wins have been by a one-goal margin.
Match Results: Santa Clara
Gil Vicente Team Overview
Gil Vicente drew 0-0 with Vitória Guimarães in their last Primeira Liga match. The hosts had 10 shots but managed just one on target, although they led their opponents on expected goals, 0.92 to 0.47.
Gil Vicente's attack has stalled. Luís Pinto's side failed to score in their last two Primeira Liga matches: they lost at home to Porto and drew with Vitória Guimarães. After the latter match, Pinto admitted that Gil Vicente had not been as consistent in attack as usual. However, they have scored only eight goals in ten league matches overall. Their defence has been earning them points: they have conceded just seven goals. That is how they secured away wins over Braga and Moreirense in October. Gil Vicente are currently seventh with 15 points, six points off fourth place.
Match Results: Gil Vicente
Total Goals Prediction
Santa Clara have failed to score in just one of their last 11 matches. The hosts have scored 15 goals in their last ten home games. We expect Santa Clara to score at least once this time too. The pick is Santa Clara Team Total Goals - Over 0.5 at 1.34*.
Corners Prediction
Gil Vicente have taken more than three corners away from home in only one of their last seven matches. We do not expect the visitors to take a fifth corner. Bet - Gil Vicente Team Total Corners - Under 4.5 at 1.57*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm’s calculations, the top three scorelines are 1:1 (13.71%), 1:0 (13.05%) and 0:0 (12.31%). Of these, 1:1 is the most likely.
*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Santa Clara have not lost to Gil Vicente in eight consecutive home head-to-head meetings. The visitors' recent form is unlikely to change that: they have scored no more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 Primeira Liga matches. The hosts, meanwhile, have scored in 8 of their last 9 league games, and a narrow advantage may be enough for them. We expect Gil Vicente's ninth trip to the Azores to leave them without a point. The pick is Santa Clara to win.
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