Varzim SC
- Varzim SC have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Álvaro Madureira has built a compact and disciplined structure at Varzim, with a mid/low block set-up that allows his side to defend with compactness, but are also adept at countering quickly on the break when opponents give them the ball.
- Francisco Franca has chipped in with 2 goals in Varzim’s last 5 matches and provides some cutting edge to their recent run, whilst Rodrigo Freitas has led the team with 5 goals in 14 Liga 3, Group A appearances.
Sanjoanense
- Sanjoanense have lost all 5 of their previous matches.
- Sanjoanense are having a woeful season and have dropped all 5 of their recent league matches, including a 3-0 loss away at Paredes and a 4-2 defeat at home to Trofense, falling to 10th in the standings with 13 points from 16 games.
- Juan Carlos Cruz’s men will look to turn this match up with an aggressive, high-tempo style of play, where they press relentlessly and will overload the wide areas to force turnovers and play fast-paced attacks.
Head-to-Head
Varzim SC have won 2 and drawn 1 of the last 3 head-to-heads between the sides.
Varzim SC
Francisco Franca has chipped in with 2 goals in Varzim’s last 5 matches and provides some cutting edge to their recent run, whilst Rodrigo Freitas has led the team with 5 goals in 14 Liga 3, Group A appearances.
Sanjoanense
Talles Wander has 6 goals in 13 appearances for Sanjoanense, so the visitors will look to their main man in the front line to carry the hopes of their scoring chances.
Betting Insights
- Varzim’s odds of 1.55 are short, considering their mixed recent form, whilst Sanjoanense are a huge long shot at 5.64, so the under 2.5 goals line at 1.75 looks very appealing given neither team likes conceding.
- The home team have conceded just 7 goals in 8 home matches in Liga 3, Group A, whilst Sanjoanense are scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game away in Group A, conceding 1.38 on average.
- Varzim have won 3, drawn 4 and lost just 1 of their 8 home matches in Group A this term, whilst Sanjoanense have won 2 and lost 4 of their 8 road games, failing to win in their last 2 trips to this ground.
Prediction
- Varzim should edge out Sanjoanense in a close battle.
- Varzim should have enough momentum to take all three points on Saturday, as they have won 2 and drawn 1 of the previous 3 head-to-heads between the teams in Group A, as well as boasting a much better home record than Sanjoanense’s away record.
