Caldas SC
- An early season top-of-the-table clash in the 2025-2026 Liga 3 season takes place on Saturday when Caldas SC, who are second on 14 points after four games, host leaders Atletico Clube de Portugal, who are on 17 points from four matches.
- The home side will want to avenge the defeat they suffered when Atletico won 1-0 at Caldas in Liga 3, Group B, three months ago.
- Jose Vala’s pro-active, high-pressing style has made Caldas SC a direct and energetic team that have won four of their last five games, coming into this on the back of a two-game winning streak.
- Caldas do not have the firepower to sit back and rely on counter attacks, so their 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape will always try to press from the off and create from the wings.
- Dani Fernandes has 1 goal in 3 Liga 3 appearances this season, making him their main goal threat while the rest of the side tries to provide the width and creativity.
Atletico Clube de Portugal
- Atletico Clube de Portugal have won both of their away Liga 3 games this term, averaging 3.00 goals per game on their travels.
- D’Oliveira’s players are compact, pragmatic and clinical on the counter attack, absorbing pressure and then launching swift transitions onto the wings.
- Nicolas Souza has been their main threat, netting twice in four Liga 3 appearances, and Atletico have been clinical on the road, winning both of their away fixtures to date and looking tough to defeat.
Head-to-Head
Atletico Clube de Portugal have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings between the clubs, Caldas SC have won one and there has been one draw.
Key Players
- Dani Fernandes - 1 goal in 3 Liga 3 appearances this season, making him Caldas’s main goal threat.
- Nicolas Souza - netted twice in four Liga 3 appearances and leads Atletico’s attack.
Betting Insights
At 2.6 , an Atletico win looks excellent value as they have won their last two away games.
Prediction
Atletico have the edge.
