Head-to-Head
- USC Paredes are unbeaten in their last four head-to-head games with AD Sanjoanense (2 wins, 2 draws).
- AD Sanjoanense are winless in their last five games (4 defeats, 1 draw).
Paredes
- Paredes have two wins, two 0-0 draws and one defeat in their last five competitive games, a record which reflects how Tarantini has instilled a disciplined ethos in his side.
- Denis Duarte and Miguel Nogueira have been valuable on set pieces and penalty duties throughout the campaign.
- They have kept two clean sheets in the last five.
Sanjoanense
- In contrast, Juan Carlos Cruz’s Sanjoanense have looked a more interesting side with some ambitious football in places, but they have never really got their act together and are on course for relegation.
- Sanjoanense have been leaking goals at an alarming rate, conceding at least twice in four of their last five.
Key Players
- Paredes: Balelo scored a double in the reverse fixture, a 3-0 win for Paredes back in January 2026, and is the top scorer on five for the season.
- Paredes: Erik Santana is a physical player who gets the ball down and links the play well from his number nine position.
- Sanjoanense: Talles Wander Santos Ribeiro leads the line for Sanjoanense and is the top scorer this term.
- Sanjoanense: Captain Edu Pinheiro provides an anchor behind him.
- Sanjoanense: João Couto and Federico Cezar can both create and score, providing a spark in midfield.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers are heavily favoring the hosts at 1.48, with Sanjoanense 6.04 and the draw 3.84.
- The short odds mean we have to play safe and back a low-scoring draw.
- The weather forecast for match day is mild and dry, which will suit the hosts’ style.
Prediction
- Victory here would guarantee Paredes’ place in the Liga 3 next season in the maintenance group.
- We’re with Paredes to just edge it on Sunday, but the short odds mean we have to play safe and back a low-scoring draw.
- We’ll take the Under 2.5 goals market and a 0-0 draw wouldn’t be a surprise either.
