Varazdin vs Santa Clara PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 24 July 2025

Varazdin will be aiming to make a flying start to their Europa Conference League qualifying campaign when they host Santa Clara to their Gradski stadion Varazdin on Thursday. The Croats are seen as underdogs in the first leg, but they should not be written off just yet. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be summer signing Iuri Tavares, who is expected to help Nikola Safaric’s team improve their game.

Os Acorianos, on the other hand, have yet to kick off the new Primeira Liga campaign. Santa Clara are more of a team than Varazdin, but it is well know that Vasco Matos’ men produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on draw. Speaking of the Portuguese outfit, all eyes will be on right winger Gabriel Silva, who is expected to make life difficult for the opposition back-line.

This match will be played on 24 July 2025 at 19:00