Historical Dominance and Recent Form
FC Porto's historical dominance over Santa Clara Azores is well-documented, with Porto winning 16 out of the last 19 encounters. The goal difference of 38-10 in favor of Porto underscores their superiority. This trend is further emphasized by Porto's perfect away record this season, having won all 8 of their away matches in Liga Portugal. Santa Clara, on the other hand, has struggled against Porto, managing only one win in their last 19 meetings.
Current Team Form and Dynamics
FC Porto is currently navigating a challenging phase, having recently dismissed head coach Vitor Bruno. Despite this, they remain a formidable force, particularly at home, where they boast a perfect record. Their recent 3-1 defeat to Gil Vicente and a 1-0 loss to Olympiacos in the Europa League highlight their current struggles. However, their strong squad depth and historical performance against Santa Clara provide a solid foundation for optimism.
Santa Clara's Challenges and Opportunities
Santa Clara Azores, currently fifth in the league, will look to exploit Porto's recent vulnerabilities. However, their inconsistency at home, where they have failed to score in 3 of their 8 matches, poses a significant challenge. Their reliance on early goals, scoring 36% of their goals in the first 15 minutes, may not suffice against a resilient Porto defense that has not failed to score in any away match this season.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given the historical data, current form, and team dynamics, FC Porto is likely to secure a victory against Santa Clara Azores. The probability of both teams scoring appears low, considering Santa Clara's scoring struggles and Porto's defensive resilience. Therefore, the prediction is an 'away' win for FC Porto, with both teams not scoring.
Liga Portugal
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SL Benfica
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FC Famalicao
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Moreirense FC
Estoril Praia
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Rio Ave FC
FC Alverca SAD
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