The Sunday program of the first round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga will open in the Azores, where the local Santa Clan will host Casa Pia. We bring to your attention the forecast for this meeting.
"Santa Clara"
The Islanders finished the last championship in a high 7th place, although the gap from the European Cup zone was as much as 11 points. The fault was the disastrous first half of the season. Mario Silva, who became the new head coach in January, has made serious progress, so the Azoreans are optimistic about the future. In the first four matches in the offseason, Santa Clara drew twice and lost twice. But at the end of July there were victories over Rio Ave (2:0) and Nacional (2:1), between which there was a loss from Maritimo (0:1).
"Casa Pia"
Lisbon's Casa Pia has entered the country's elite division for the first time in its more than 100-year history. At the end of last season, the "geese" became the vice-champions of Segunda, 2 points behind Rio Ave, but 4 points behind Shavish. In the off-season, Casa Pia did not shine too much, holding friendly matches mostly behind closed doors. It is worth noting the defeat in a hard-fought match against Sheffield United (1:2), as well as the victory over the Portuguese Cup semi-finalist Mafra (1:0).
Statistics and figures
- Santa Clara has lost only 1 match out of the last six, winning twice;
- In four of the last six matches of Santa Clara, the "Total less than 2.5" bet was held;
- Santa Clara has an 11-match unbeaten streak at home (7 wins + 4 draws);
- Casa Pia has a 7-match unbeaten streak (5 wins + 2 losses);
- In three of the last four matches of Casa Pia, the Total bet was more than 2.5;
- Casa Pia has lost 3 of the last five away matches, winning only twice.
Forecasts
The strength of Casa Pia is the defensive game – only 22 goals conceded for the entire Segunda Championship. But here is still another level and a match in the Azores, where it is not easy for anyone. Even the grandees often lose points here. The debutants of the Primeira may well burn out, which the islanders should take advantage of.
