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Santa Clara vs Portimonense prediction, odds, and free betting tips (21/02/2022)

Santa Clara remain in a spot of bother as they take on Portimonense at the Estádio de São Miguel on Monday night. This Portuguese Primeira Liga encounter will be the focus of this preview.

Santa Clara vs Portimonense – Best Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions

Santa Clara lost against Benfica with the 2-1 score away from home. However, Santa Clara almost picked up a shock result after taking the lead in the 20th minute through Mohebi. Portimonense have been involved in yet another draw, as Boavista managed a 1-1 stalemate at home.

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Draw

The match features two teams who have been just unable to pull away from the opposition even if they get a good start. Santa Clara remain defensively poor and this is likely to present Ponferradina with options, but the visitors have not been great in the offensive areas. Both teams might end up cancelling out each other to a great extent that this match will finish as a draw.

Total goals under 2.5

There has been a flurry of goals in matches for Santa Clara. Portimonense are likely to make things difficult for the home team to get goals. Four out of the recent five games for the visitors has finished as a match with less than 2.5 goals.

Both teams to score – yes

Ponferradina have only been unable to score against Gil Vicente in the last five league games. They travel to the Estádio de São Miguel absolutely confident about breaking the opposition’s backline considering that Santa Clara have regularly failed to keep a clean sheet in many matches this season. In the last eight games, Santa Clara have only one clean sheet.

Santa Clara vs Portimonense: Match Preview and Team News

Santa Clara

Santa Clara manager Mário Silva is yet to achieve the level of consistency that will push the club closer to the promotion spots. Since his appointment in mid-January, Santa Clara have only managed wins over Moreirense and Boavista. For this game, the hosts will be without Costinha, while Pierre Sagna is doubtful.

Portimonense

Portimonense are almost injury free for this trip. Achraf Lazaar is the only player who is missing out on this match due to an injury. Meanwhile, Lucas Possignolo has just completed his suspension and will be available for selection. He will alongside Pedrão at the back.

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Santa Clara vs Portimonense prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Estádio de São Miguel

When will this match start? February 21, 2022 at 20:15 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Santa Clara

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