Santa Clara vs Famalicao Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match, Santa Clara host Famalicão. Both teams sit in the middle of the table, making this encounter crucial for solidifying their standings. Santa Clara aim to improve their form following a string of setbacks, while Famalicão also seek valuable points. A cautious game is expected from both sides, considering their current performance and recent match statistics.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 10 August 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Let's take a look at the comparative statistics from that encounter (Famalicão were the home side):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 20 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official meetings between Santa Clara and Famalicão:
- 19 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 9, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 18 for Santa Clara, 25 for Famalicão;
- average goals in the first half - 1, in the second half - 1.26;
- average total goals per match - 2.26.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Clara - Famalicao

Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, featuring Nacional de Madeira as the home side against Santa Clara. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Santa Clara vs Nacional de Madeira):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Santa Clara currently sit 14th in the standings and are eager to turn their fortunes around. Their last five matches have yielded no victories, with two draws and three losses, highlighting their inconsistency. Over the past ten games, Santa Clara have secured just two wins, and their current form offers little optimism. They average 0.82 goals per match, indicating significant issues in their attacking play. In their most recent head-to-head, the club suffered a 0-3 defeat to Famalicão, which certainly fuels their motivation for redemption in this encounter.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores

Famalicao Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primeira Liga, featuring Alverca as the home side and Famalicão as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Famalicão vs Alverca):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 22 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Famalicão, currently sitting 8th in the table, are showing inconsistent form. Their last five matches include four losses and one win, highlighting their struggle for stability. They average 1.18 goals per match, indicating some attacking potential. However, they concede quite often, having allowed goals in eight of their last nine games. In their most recent head-to-head with Santa Clara, Famalicão secured a convincing 3-0 victory, boosting their confidence ahead of this encounter. The team aims to solidify their position in the upper half of the table and intends to leverage their strengths for success.
Match Results: Famalicao
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 19;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.47.
First-Half Stats: Santa Clara Azores (home) vs Famalicao (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 7;
- wins: 1 (11.11%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- losses: 1 (11.11%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- draws: 7 (77.78%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 0.43;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.14.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 6 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7).
- Santa Clara Azores have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 9, draws - 1.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Famalicao
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- win percentage: 24% vs 35%;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Santa Clara Azores have not won in 7 of last 8 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.95, the guests - 1.32;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Famalicao
- average total in the tournament: 1.94 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 0.82 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.41 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.41 vs 0.53;
- Santa Clara Azores: average total at home in the tournament - 0.78;
- Famalicao: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.17) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Santa Clara Azores have conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
- Famalicao have scored in 16 of last 18 away games.
Prediction on corners
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.41; at home field - 4.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 5.33.
Famalicao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.53, away - 6.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.
- Under 9.5 corners in last 5 Santa Clara Azores games against Famalicao.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Santa Clara Azores vs Famalicao
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 3 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 3 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 3 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (17/153, 11.1%);
- Santa Clara Azores at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:2 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Famalicao away most often play: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:1 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 14.13% (odds 6.5)
0:0 - 13.73% (odds 6.6)
1:1 - 13.45% (odds 6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intense, considering the current form and statistics of both teams. Santa Clara are in a tough spot, having failed to win any of their last five matches. Their attacking line is underperforming, which could affect their ability to break through the opponent's defense. Famalicão, despite showing inconsistency with four losses in their last five games, possess a higher attacking potential. However, their recent defensive lapses complicate their ability to maintain a lead. Given Famalicão's trend of lower totals in away matches and Santa Clara's current form, betting on under 2.5 goals seems a well-founded prediction for this encounter.