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- São João de Ver have won only 1 of their last 5 matches (1W, 3D, 1L), failing to win either of their previous two league games.
- São João de Ver will defend solidly, as they always do in a 3-5-2 system, and will look to break through with numbers in attack, but Paredes can break them down.
Away - Paredes
- Paredes arrive with better recent form, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 5 fixtures, including a 2-1 win at São João de Ver in January 2026.
- Paredes currently sit joint top of the mini-group on seven points from four games, two ahead of São Joao Ver on five.
- The technical side of Paredes’ game is organised pressing and fast breaks, which has served them well in the recent away fixtures they have played since the start of the new phase.
Head-to-Head
USC Paredes are currently in the ascendancy over SC São Joao de Ver in recent head-to-head records, but their advantage is slender and the hosts will be looking for revenge on Sunday for January’s defeat on their own ground.
Key Players
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Paredes
- Erik Santana’s creativity can unlock any defence and Yuk Jin-young’s pace and aerial ability give Paredes a real threat from wide areas.
- Paredes are in better form than the hosts, having scored seven times in their last five matches and been a constant threat with their attack.
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São João de Ver
- São João de Ver have a solid base in Duván Torres, who offers aerial ability and physical presence to the back three, but they have limited attacking output, so Erick Gabriel will need to do most of the work to try and break down the Paredes defence.
Betting Insights
The odds on offer reflect a close game with the home side available at 3.31 , Paredes at 2.02 and the draw at 3.28 , which means it is hard to pass up the chance of supporting the visitors here.
Prediction
The dry, mild conditions should suit both teams and favour the game plan of each, so this should be a close, low-scoring affair with Under 2.5 goals at 1.6 and ‘Both teams to score - No’ 1.74 also attractive.
