Estoril 1-4 Santa Clara - Liga Portugal 2024/2025 Statistical Preview

Figueira, Chamorro and Robles will be in competition to start in goal.
New signing Hélder Costa might have to wait to be part of the Starting XI but will likely come from the bench here.

Venâncio, Alysson and Sidney should start at the heart of the defense due to Pedro Pacheco' injury.
After a promising pre-season, Rodrigo Varanda will likely get the nod over Bruno Almeida out wide.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
5	S. Clara	9	0	6	27
12	Estoril	3	5	6	14

Prediction

Estoril underwent an overhaul during the summer, not only with a change of coach, with Ian Cathro taking over, but also with relevant additions such as Hélder Costa, Jandro Orellana or Chamorro to fill the shoes of key players such as Rodrigo Gomes, Mateus Fernandes or João Basso.
Having won all their pre-season matches, CD Santa Clara will be confident on a good season opener. The Azoreans are back in the top flight after spending just one year in the second tier, have managed to keep the core of their squad and will be looking for a quiet season.
The hosts are still looking for the best chemistry and it wouldn't be a surprise if CD Santa Clara picked up a point or three from their trip to Estoril.

Estoril

Santa Clara

Ratings

Goals

Assists

Santa Clara will score from a fast break situation

There will be a high number of cards shown

Santa Clara will create many scoring chances

Santa Clara will dominate in the air

Estoril will be shown a high number of cards

* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.