Santa Clara
- Santa Clara have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Petit took over as head coach on 3 February 2026.
- He uses a 4-2-3-1 that is well-balanced and adept at maintaining control.
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Home form:
- They have conceded 0.75 goals per game on average at home in all competitions.
- They are 3-0-1 in their last 4 home matches.
Nacional Madeira Funchal
- Nacional Madeira Funchal have lost both of their last 2 away games.
- Joao Giao took over on 1 July 2026.
- They have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Their last 5 matches read 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
- Their away averages show 0.50 goals scored and 1.50 goals conceded per away game.
Head-to-Head
Santa Clara beat Nacional 2-0 at home in Primeira Liga 2025/2026 in the same fixture two months ago.
Key Players
- Gabriel Silva - described as a goal-scorer who can be a real threat.
- Jesus Ramirez - the No.9 who acts as a focal point for Nacional's attack.
Betting Insights
- Santa Clara are slight favorites at 1.9.
- Nacional are priced at 4.1 and the draw at 3.35.
- Backing Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.7.
- Both teams not to score is offered at 1.8.
Prediction
- All signs point to a low-scoring game with the edge to Santa Clara.
- A 1-0 or 2-0 home win looks the likeliest outcome.
- Santa Clara have won their last 2 home games while Nacional have been struggling on the road.
