Our Santa Clara vs Guimaraes Prediction: 1-1
Santa Clara vs Guimaraes in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 20:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Santa Clara vs Guimaraes prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Santa Clara's Last Match – Tondela vs Santa Clara
Santa Clara will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Portugal Primeira Liga share of the spoils with Tondela on March 1. In that match, Santa Clara controlled 58% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tondela | 42% | 7 (4) | 1.56 | 22 |
 Santa Clara | 58% | 11 (5) | 1.68 | 31 |
Guimaraes's Last Match – Guimaraes vs Alverca
Guimaraes will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Portugal Primeira Liga draw against Alverca on February 28. In that match, Guimaraes had 53% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guimaraes | 53% | 10 (6) | 1.3 | 53 |
 Alverca | 47% | 6 (4) | 1.95 | 45 |
Santa Clara vs Guimaraes Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Clara | Guimaraes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Clara are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Guimaraes average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Santa Clara 9-16
Guimaraes 16-16
What are the odds for this match?
Santa Clara to win: @2.625
Draw: @3
Guimaraes to win: @2.875
Lineups
Santa Clara (4-3-3) : Gabriel Batista, Lucas Soares de Almeida, Henrique Fernandes da Silva, Sidney Alexssander Pena de Lima, Guilherme Romao, Pedro Ferreira, Jose Luis Rocha Tavares, Sergio Miguel Lobo Araujo, Welinton Macedo dos Santos, Luis Oliveira, Gabriel Silva
Guimaraes (4-2-3-1) : Charles, Tony Strata, Thiago Balieiro Lourenco De Carvalho, Rodrigo Abascal, Joao Mendes, Beni Mukendi, Diogo Lobao Sousa, Arcanjo, Samu, Noah Saviolo, Alioune Ndoye
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