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Santa Clara vs Nacional

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal 2025/2026 Estádio de São Miguel
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Match Events

13'
24'
Sub
Paciencia G. In: Elias Manoel
Out: Paciencia G.
27' Event
Witiness J.
Own Goal

AI Match Summary

Santa Clara in this Liga Portugal 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Santa Clara.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

60%
Santa Clara
22%
Draws
18%
Nacional
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Santa Clara

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Santa Clara have won more games recently than Nacional.
  • Model gives Santa Clara a 60% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Liga Portugal 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Santa Clara Clean Sheet 68%
Nacional Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Santa Clara Nacional
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 9 6
Draws 7 7
Losses 12 15
Goals Scored 1.5 1.25
Goals Conceded 0.5 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.50 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 11, 2026 Liga Portugal
Santa Clara vs Nacional
2:0
Jan 11, 2026 Liga Portugal
Nacional vs Santa Clara
3:3
Mar 30, 2025 Liga Portugal
Santa Clara vs Nacional
1:0
Nov 4, 2024 Liga Portugal
Nacional vs Santa Clara
2:0
Mar 17, 2024 Liga Portugal 2
Santa Clara vs Nacional
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Santa Clara Compare

Top Goalscorer Elias Manoel
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Nacional Compare

Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Santa Clara 68 / 100
Nacional 18 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Santa Clara Nacional

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick SAN Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Santa Clara scored in 64% of their last 28 games.

Nacional's defensive record shows goals conceded in 79% of 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Santa Clara went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Santa Clara VS Nacional
1.5 Goals Scored 1.25
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 13%

League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto34284266:1888
2Sporting CP34257289:2482
3Benfica342311074:2580
4Braga341611764:3659
5Famalicao341511842:2956
6Gil Vicente3413111047:3850
7Moreirense341271537:4943
8Arouca341261647:6442
9Vitoria Guimaraes341261639:5142
10Estoril341091554:5739
11Alverca341091535:5239
12Rio Ave348121435:5736
13Santa Clara34991632:4136
14Nacional34971837:4534
15Estrela da Amadora346121638:5630
16Casa Pia346121631:5730
17Tondela346101827:5528
18AFS343121927:6721