Vitoria Guimaraes vs Santa Clara

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Santa Clara

General Expert Overview

In the upcoming clash between Vitoria Guimaraes and Santa Clara, both teams are set to bring their unique styles to the pitch. Vitoria Guimaraes has shown a strong home advantage recently, winning 60% of their matches at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. Their attacking prowess is highlighted by an average of 1.57 goals scored per game, though they have also conceded an average of 1.63 goals, indicating potential defensive vulnerabilities. Santa Clara, on the other hand, has been consistent in away games with a commendable record but faces challenges in breaking down robust defenses. Their head-to-head record against Vitoria Guimaraes is evenly matched, suggesting that this match could be tightly contested. Key factors include Vitoria Guimaraes’ home form and Santa Clara’s resilience on the road.

Match Result Analysis

Home Team To Score In 1st Half

The prediction for Vitoria Guimaraes scoring in the first half stands at 97.70, reflecting their tendency to start matches aggressively. Historically, they have capitalized on early opportunities, leveraging their home crowd’s energy to establish dominance early on. This bet is supported by their recent form where they have scored in the first half in 70% of their home matches.

Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half

With a prediction of 97.80, betting on Santa Clara not to score in the first half seems prudent given Vitoria Guimaraes’ solid defensive record at home. They have successfully kept clean sheets in 40% of their home fixtures this season, often neutralizing early threats from visiting teams.

Both Teams To Score

The probability of both teams finding the net is estimated at 76.10. Given both teams’ average goals scored and conceded per game, it is likely that there will be goals from both ends. Vitoria Guimaraes’ offensive capabilities combined with Santa Clara’s knack for scoring away suggest that this bet could be favorable.

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half

This market is valued at 69.70, indicating a belief that the second half may see fewer goals than the first. Considering Vitoria Guimaraes’ tendency to secure results early and Santa Clara’s difficulty in overturning deficits late in games, this outcome is plausible.

Goals Market Assessment

Over 1.5 Goals

The odds for over 1.5 goals stand at 89.60, reflecting the attacking nature of both teams. With Vitoria Guimaraes averaging 1.57 goals per game and Santa Clara scoring an average of 1.57 goals as well, it is statistically likely that more than one goal will be scored in this encounter.

Sum of Goals 2 or 3

This market is predicted at 69.10, suggesting a moderate total goal tally for the match. Considering both teams’ average goal statistics and recent performances, a scoreline with two or three goals seems realistic.

Cards Market Analysis

Over 4.5 Cards

With odds set at 82.10 for over 4.5 cards, this match could see a fair share of bookings due to both teams’ physical style of play and previous disciplinary records this season.

Over 5.5 Cards

The prediction for over 5.5 cards stands at 68.40, further emphasizing the likelihood of a high-card match given the competitive nature and intensity expected from both sides.

Additional Expert Predictions

Last Goal Minute 0-72

The odds for the last goal being scored between minutes zero and seventy-two are marked at 82.20. This suggests that decisive moments are expected within the first hour, aligning with both teams’ tendencies to either establish control or seek a comeback during this period.

Confidence Levels and Reasoning

Based on historical data and current form, these predictions carry a high level of confidence due to consistent patterns observed in both teams’ performances throughout the season.