Santa Clara vs Vitoria Guimaraes Predictions

• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in the last six competitive meetings between these two clubs.
• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in 63% of Santa Clara’s home games.
• Under 2.5 goals have been scored in 56% of Guimaraes’ away games.

Santa Clara claimed a 2-2 draw at Rio Ave last time out and sit 10th in the table heading into the final game of the season, but could still finish in the top half if they better Gil Vicente’s or Moreirense’s result. Guimaraes ran out 1-0 winners at home to in-form Maritimo on Sunday and can’t finish any lower than 7th this season but would need to win and see Rio Ave lose to end the campaign in 6th spot.

Our prediction for under 2.5 goals to be scored in Friday’s clash carries plenty of weight. Each of the last six competitive meetings between Santa Clara and Guimaraes have produced under 2.5 goals, as have four of the hosts’ and five of the visitors’ last seven outings in the Primeira Liga. Under 2.5 goals have also been scored in 62% of Santa Clara’s home matches and 56% of Guimaraes’ away trips so far this season, so you can see why we’re backing a low-scoring affair on Friday.

In terms of a final scoreline, we’re predicting a 1-0 win for Santa Clara who score an average of 1.00 goals per home game. The hosts have won their last two home games against Guimaraes and five of the duo’s last six competitive encounters have ended 1-0. Three of Santa Clara’s last five matches have also ended in 1-0 scorelines and we’re expecting another tight and tense 90-minutes in the pairs’ final game of the season.

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