AD Sanjoanense
- AD Sanjoanense have lost their last five consecutive competitive matches, conceding 13 goals.
- While the hosts have been the most out of form team in the division, going down in their last five and conceding 13 goals, they have a new manager.
- Pedro Hipólito was appointed in February 2026 after a dismal start to the campaign by the club and is known to tinker tactically and play compact formations to keep his teams in contests, which should have them in a better place for the survival battle.
SC São João Ver
- SC Sao Joao Ver have lost four of their last five, winning just once, including a 4-0 home defeat to Fafe.
- These sides finished 9th and 10th in the 2025/26 Liga 3 regular season, with S Joao Ver on 14 points and Sanjoanense on 13, separated by just one point.
- São João Ver’s prospects may have been boosted by the recent news that the club is co-owned by the former Barcelona and PSG superstar, Dani Alves, who could provide a lift to the players and fans alike.
- Pedro Lomba’s men will set up in a compact 3-4-1-2 formation, much as they did last season when defensive organisation helped stabilize the club.
AD Sanjoanense
- Sanjoanense play a high tempo, high-risk game, pressing the wide men and looking to overload the flanks, particularly through Talles Wander, their main target man and top scorer this term, but have a steady veteran goal scorer in Federico Cezar who has chipped in with important goals this season.
- The addition of experienced midfielder Tomás Podstawski could be a boost for Sanjoanense as he can provide the control and distribution in the middle of the park that has been missing.
SC São João Ver
- The focus will be on organisation at the back and in the midfield, with direct play to João Victor up front, who is São João Ver’s main attacking threat and can score multiple goals in a game.
- São João Ver have a quality goalkeeper in Raphael Mello, who recently made key penalty saves, while captain Diogo Barbosa is the engine of their midfield, excellent on the counter-attack and a master in dealing with set pieces.
Betting Insights
- The odds favour the home team at 2.17, while São João Ver are 2.96 and the draw is 3.30.
- Under 2.5 goals is the bet for us at 1.72.
Prediction
- The contrast in styles between these two sides should make for a chess match of a game and it will all depend on which one executes their strategy best.
- A draw or a Sanjoanense win is the most likely result.
