Santarem (home)
- Santarem are 7th after 7 matches, picking up 8 points from their opening 7 fixtures.
- Carlos Fernandes has made this side tough to beat since taking over as head coach in December 2023.
- His pragmatic approach has led them to play a controlled, lower tempo game and their structure and compactness has ensured that they have been tough to break down.
- Fernandes’s side don’t score many goals and have averaged just 0.67 goals per game at home, scoring just 2 on home soil so far, which is a key consideration in our Santarem vs CD Mafra betting tips.
Mafra (away)
- CD Mafra are currently 3rd in Liga 3, Group B after 7 games (12 points) and unbeaten in 5.
- Orest Shala’s attack-minded style is reflected in his side’s high-tempo, possession-progressive play and they deploy an aggressive press to try and disorganise their opposition.
- This Santarem vs CD Mafra betting tips analysis takes into account Mafra are still looking for their first away win of the season, with 2 draws and 1 defeat on the road in Liga 3, Group B.
- They’ve scored 0.67 goals away and conceded 1.67 on average, suggesting defensive vulnerability away from home.
Key Players
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Key players:
- Mamor Niang - 3 goals in 7 league games and Mafra’s top scorer.
- David Monteiro - Santarem’s most reliable goal threat, 1 goal in 4 league appearances.
- Orest Shala - Mafra head coach known for a high-energy, attack-minded approach.
- Carlos Fernandes - Santarem head coach who favours a pragmatic, compact setup.
Betting Insights
- Value on the visitors at 2.43 is tempting compared to Santarem at 2.78.
- Both teams to score looks likely and is priced at 1.77.
- Mafra’s 5-game unbeaten run is a clear factor behind the odds movement, making this Santarem vs CD Mafra prediction even more intriguing for punters.
Prediction
Mafra are unbeaten in 5 and the value available on the visitors at 2.43 is enough to tip them to just edge the victory against a side on 2.78 .
