Match Analysis: Santa Clara vs CF Estrela – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-31
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Game Overview
Santa Clara will host CF Estrela Amadora in the fourth round of the Liga Portugal Primeira Liga. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, with Santa Clara struggling offensively but aiming to capitalize on home advantage. Estrela Amadora recently secured a draw and will be without a suspended midfielder, potentially weakening their midfield stability.
Key Factors to Consider
- Santa Clara has scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches but have not kept a clean sheet in 7 matches, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. CF Estrela Amadora has scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches and showed strong attacking intent but are impacted by a suspension and injury in defense and midfield.
- In recent encounters, Santa Clara holds the edge with 1 win and 1 draw against Estrela Amadora, who have not won in the head-to-head record so far.
- Santa Clara is expected to return Gabriel Silva to the starting lineup after a recent tactical benching. Estrela Amadora will miss Paulo Moreira due to suspension and also miss left-back Guilherme Montoia due to injury, impacting their defensive and midfield options.
- Playing at home in Estadio de São Miguel gives Santa Clara a notable advantage. The match timing and location could affect performance, with travel possibly impacting Estrela Amadora.
- Santa Clara is highly motivated to earn their first victory to salvage a poor start to the season. Estrela Amadora aims to build on a previous spirited draw and continue their progress despite missing key players.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Santa Clara: -115, CF Estrela: 345, Draw: 230 | Santa Clara win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | Santa Clara -0.5: -115, CF Estrela +50: -105 | Santa Clara -0.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2: -118, Under 2: -102 | Under 2 goals | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Santa Clara 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2 15% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2 at 15% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Santa Clara is favored to win narrowly due to home advantage, defensive solidity concerns for Estrela, and their motivation to reverse poor early results. Estrela Amadora could challenge but likely fall short in this match.
Predicted Score: 1-0