Match Preview: Boavista vs Santa Clara

As the tension builds for the upcoming clash between Boavista and Santa Clara, football fans are on the edge of their seats. Scheduled for March 2, 2025, at the historic Estádio do Bessa Século XXI, this match will be a spectacle in the Primeira Liga. Both teams will be looking to leave their mark as they vie for crucial points in this competitive league.

Current Form Overview

Boavista's Recent Performance

Boavista has been struggling in their recent outings, with a record of WLLDDLLDLWLDDLDLLLLLLLL. They have played a total of 23 matches, with only 2 victories, both of which were away from home. Their home performances have been particularly disappointing, as they have yet to secure a win at home this season, scoring an average of 0.4 goals per match while conceding 1.6 goals.

• Matches Played: 23 (Home: 11)
• Victories: 2 (Home: 0)
• Goals Scored: Total: 0.6 (Home: 0.4)
• Goals Conceded: Total: 1.7 (Home: 1.6)
• Clean Sheets: Total: 4 (Home: 2)
• Failed to Score: Total: 14 (Home: 8)
• Most Used Formation: 4-4-2 (7 times)

Santa Clara's Recent Performance

On the other hand, Santa Clara has displayed a more resilient form, boasting a record of WLWWLWWLWLWWWLLWDLDWWLD. With 12 victories out of 23 matches, they have shown their ability to capitalize on opportunities, especially away from home where they have secured 5 wins. Their goal-scoring average stands at 1.1 goals per match, while they have managed to keep their opponents at bay with an average of 1.0 goals conceded.

• Matches Played: 23 (Away: 11)
• Victories: 12 (Away: 5)
• Goals Scored: Total: 1.1 (Away: 1.2)
• Goals Conceded: Total: 1.0 (Away: 1.1)
• Clean Sheets: Total: 8 (Away: 3)
• Failed to Score: Total: 8 (Away: 4)
• Most Used Formation: 3-4-3 (19 times)

Head-to-Head Statistics

Looking back at their previous encounters, Boavista has had the upper hand in several matches against Santa Clara:

Statistical Insights

Under/Over Analysis

When it comes to Under/Over statistics, Boavista has consistently leaned towards low-scoring matches, with a striking 0 matches exceeding 2.5 goals and an impressive 23 matches under this threshold. Santa Clara, while slightly more open in their play, still shows a tendency towards lower goal counts, with only 1 match going over 2.5 goals as well.

Prediction

As we approach the showdown between Boavista and Santa Clara, the contrasting forms of these two teams will play a significant role in the outcome. Boavista's disappointing home form and lack of goals will be a major concern, as they have only managed to score 0.4 goals per game at home. In contrast, Santa Clara's recent victories and decent away performance, coupled with their ability to find the net, will give them confidence heading into this fixture.

Given their head-to-head history, Boavista has had some success against Santa Clara, but the recent trend suggests that Santa Clara will be the stronger side on this occasion. The prediction leans towards a draw or a Santa Clara victory. With Boavista's struggles to score, a low-scoring affair is likely, potentially ending in a 1-1 draw or a 1-0 win for Santa Clara. In summary, expect a tactical battle with both sides trying to impose their style, but ultimately, the match may conclude with Santa Clara edging out their opponents or at best, both teams sharing the spoils in a closely contested match.