Santa Clara welcome league leaders Porto, but the hosts enter this matchup short on consistency and firepower. Therefore, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 away win. Santa Clara's overall return of 1.10 points per game reflects a team that struggles for rhythm, especially away, though home form is more respectable with 1.67 PPG. The Eagles score 1.50 goals per home match, yet their expected goals sits at 1.52, showing they often rely on half-chances rather than sustained pressure. Defensively they concede only 0.83 per home game, but facing the division’s most efficient attack raises the difficulty level significantly. Both Lima and Serginho are suspended, while Tavares is a major doubt.
The Dragons, meanwhile, head into the first game of the year in outstanding shape, winning five straight and standing top of the Primeira Liga. Their attacking output remains elite, averaging 2.40 goals per match, while their defensive structure is even more impressive with just 0.60 conceded overall and a perfect 100% clean-sheet rate away. Porto’s expected goals of 1.91 highlights their ability to create high-value chances regularly, and their composure on the ball often suffocates opponents early. First-choice goalkeeper Diogo Costa is injured, but Claudio Ramos is ready to step in.
Considering Porto's superior attacking and defensive metrics, we believe that there is big value in betting on Away Win, alongside Porto/Porto and Porto to Win to Nil (100% away clean sheets for Porto of late).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Santa Clara vs Porto prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Santa Clara 0 - 2 Porto
Santa Clara vs Porto Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Luuk de Jong @ 125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 150 Odds
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View OfferSanta Clara Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlld | 1.10 |
| Home | lwwld | 1.67 |
| Away | lldl | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.83 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.52 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.21 |
Porto Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwww | 2.70 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.63 |
| Away | ww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 88% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.13 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.91 | 1.98 | 1.64 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.82 | 0.75 | 1.07 |
Santa Clara vs Porto Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Santa Clara (6%)
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