Santarem
- Santarem are 8th in Liga 3, Group B 2025-2026 with four points from four games while Caldas SC sit 2nd with seven from their opening four matches. According to our Santarem vs Caldas SC prediction, both teams seem evenly matched at this stage of the season.
- Santarem are yet to lose at home in this Liga 3 campaign, recording one win and one draw in their first two fixtures.
- They have conceded just 0.50 goals per home game in the competition so far, but have scored just 1.00 goal-per-game.
Caldas SC
- Caldas SC have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Caldas SC are equally pragmatic and combative, which is worth highlighting in this Santarem vs Caldas SC preview.
- Jose Vala has overseen a long period of stagnation at the club and they have developed an identity of being a hard-to-beat side who can also hurt teams in transition or from set-piece situations.
- Vala’s men dominated S.U. 1 Dezembro in a 2-2 draw in Liga 3 last time out and battered CD Fatima by three goals to nil in the Taca de Portugal at the weekend.
Head-to-Head
Santarem have failed to win their last two home games against Caldas SC, so the hosts may face a tough night in the battle for league survival. The Santarem vs Caldas SC prediction suggests another close contest is likely.
Key Players
Duarte Maneta has been Caldas SC’s star player in recent weeks, netting 3 in his last 5.
- His eye for goal has helped Caldas score 7 times in their last 5 games and he could well get an opportunity to punish a team that sits deep.
- Eberth Nogueira, who has bagged one goal in his three Liga 3 appearances so far, provides a focal point to their attacking play.
Betting Insights
- The odds favor Caldas SC here at +112 and this makes them worthy long shots, but the visitors have won and lost one of their previous 2 away games and we’re siding with the +222 draw here as the teams are so evenly matched. The Santarem vs Caldas SC betting tips suggest looking for value in the draw and under goals markets.
- These sides know each other well, both teams are solid and the match odds seem a little skewed in Caldas SC’s favour, which suggests that the Under 2.5 goals selection at -138 looks a safe play here.
Prediction
we’re siding with the +222 draw here as the teams are so evenly matched.
