Santa Clara (home)
- Santa Clara are unbeaten in their last 5 matches in all competitions (W2, D3), including a 1-1 draw at SL Benfica last time out. Our Santa Clara vs CD Tondela prediction is that this strong form could continue.
- Santa Clara have had a very respectable start to the Primeira Liga 2025-2026 campaign, sitting 9th after taking 8 points from 6 games.
- They have won 1, drawn 1, and lost 1 at home in the league, but are now unbeaten in their last 2 at the Estadio de Sao Miguel.
CD Tondela (away)
- CD Tondela have had a poor start to the Primeira Liga season, losing 4, drawing 2, and winning 0 of their first 6 games. This Santa Clara vs CD Tondela preview suggests Tondela need a big improvement.
- Tondela are 17th in the table after a disappointing start to life back in Portugal’s top-flight, having collected just 2 points from their opening 6 games.
- Tondela have lost all of their 3 Primeira Liga away games this term.
Head-to-Head
The Santa Clara vs CD Tondela betting tips acknowledge that Santa Clara have won the last 2 meetings between the clubs, including a 1-0 success here last season in the Liga Segunda.
Key Players
- Gabriel Silva is their focal point in attack and is the leading scorer for the hosts with 1 goal in 6 Primeira Liga games, but his ability to bring his teammates into play could be the key to their success here.
- Ivan Cavaleiro has scored 1 goal in his 3 Primeira Liga appearances to date and will need to lead from the front if his side are to end their drought on the road.
- Tondela rely on their wingers and midfielders for their attacking play and they will look to exploit the wide channels whenever possible.
Betting Insights
- With Santa Clara unbeaten in their last 5 games, the home advantage, and Tondela’s away struggles, the +400 hosts are my main selection for this clash. The Santa Clara vs CD Tondela prediction is influenced by these factors.
- Under 2.5 goals is a very short price at -192, but with both sides struggling in the goals department, the under looks appealing.
Prediction
Expect a tense, low-scoring game with Santa Clara to edge it at home and Under 2.5 goals as the preferred market.
