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Santa Clara vs Nacional prediction

Primeira Liga · Mon · 19:15 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 5, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Primeira Liga 🕒 Mon · 19:15
Model lean
Over 2.5 goals
Odds
2.20
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 43%
AI Value edge -4.74% · best price at William Hill
Bet at William Hill

Key factors behind our tip

01

Santa Clara are favourites at 1.95, implying about a 51% chance, while Nacional at 4.08 sit near 25%.

02

The draw is priced at 3.5, roughly a 29% implied probability, reflecting a competitive but hosts-leaning contest.

03

The recommended Over 2.5 goals bet at 2.2 carries a market-implied confidence of around 43%.

04

This selection shows a negative value edge of -4.74%, meaning the price offers no edge over the market.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 41%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-0 14.7% 6.81
1-1 13.3% 7.54
0-0 12.4% 8.05
0-1 11.2% 8.90
2-0 8.7% 11.53
2-1 7.8% 12.76

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.18 and 0.90. These six scorelines cover 68% of all outcomes — the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Nacional to win 4.20 +4.8% 25% 58

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip — every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Team form

SC Santa Clara LWDWD
16 May 26 @ Porto 0-1
11 May 26 vs CD Nacional 2-0
2 May 26 @ Arouca 2-2
26 Apr 26 vs Braga 2-1
18 Apr 26 @ Casa Pia 0-0
NAC Nacional WLLWW
16 May 26 vs Vitória SC 2-0
11 May 26 @ Santa Clara 0-2
2 May 26 vs AVS 1-2
25 Apr 26 @ Tondela 2-0
18 Apr 26 vs Alverca 1-0

Head-to-head: Santa Clara v Nacional

Full H2H history →
W 11 May 26
Santa Clara 2-0 CD NacionalPrimeira Liga
D 11 Jan 26
CD Nacional 3-3 Santa ClaraPrimeira Liga

W/D/L shown from Santa Clara's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

OutcomeBest priceBookmakerImplied
Nacional 4.20 Tipico 23.8%
Santa Clara 1.96 Betfair 51.0%
Draw 3.50 Coolbet 28.6%

Santa Clara vs Nacional: match preview

Santa Clara host Nacional in this Primeira Liga fixture, and the market leaves little doubt about who it favours. At a best price of 1.95 with Coolbet, Santa Clara are priced as home favourites, implying roughly a 51% chance of victory before margin. Nacional are the clear outsiders at 4.08 with Pinnacle, translating to around a 25% implied probability, while the draw sits at 3.5, or about 29%. Those numbers point to a game the bookmakers see as tilted towards the hosts, but far from a foregone conclusion given the meaningful chances still attached to a Nacional win or a stalemate. Our model's attention here is not on the result but on the goals market: Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.2 with William Hill, carrying a market-implied confidence of about 43%. Note that this selection shows a negative value edge, so it warrants a cautious approach.

Verdict: The model flags Over 2.5 goals at 2.2, but with an implied confidence near 43% and a negative value edge of -4.74%, this is a marginal call rather than a standout play. Treat it as higher risk, stake responsibly, and only back it if the goals angle suits you.

Upcoming Primeira Liga fixtures

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Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
7 Aug 19:15 Estoril v Famalicão 3.25 3.40 2.34
8 Aug 14:30 CS Maritimo v Casa Pia 2.48 3.45 2.95
8 Aug 17:00 Vitória SC v Arouca 1.90 3.85 4.30
8 Aug 19:30 CF Estrela v Sporting Lisbon 14.50 6.60 1.24
9 Aug 17:00 FC Porto v Alverca 1.21 7.80 16.50
9 Aug 19:30 Benfica v Académico de Viseu 1.13 10.00 26.00
9 Aug 19:30 Gil Vicente v Rio Ave FC 2.01 3.57 4.20
9 Aug 19:30 Moreirense FC v Braga 5.20 3.75 1.73

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Primeira Liga standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Porto 33 27 4 2 +47 85
2 Sporting CP 32 25 5 2 +65 80
3 SL Benfica 33 22 11 0 +46 77
4 Braga 32 15 11 6 +28 56
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 33 12 11 10 +8 47
7 Moreirense 33 12 7 14 -9 43
8 Arouca 33 12 6 15 -16 42
9 Estoril Praia 34 10 9 15 -3 39
10 Vitória SC 33 11 6 16 -14 39
11 Alverca 33 9 9 15 -18 36
12 Rio Ave 33 8 12 13 -20 36
13 Santa Clara 33 8 9 16 -10 33
14 CD Nacional 33 8 7 18 -10 31
15 Amadora 33 6 12 15 -17 30
16 Casa Pia 32 6 12 14 -24 30
17 Tondela 32 6 9 17 -26 27
18 AVS 33 3 11 19 -40 20

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Santa Clara vs Nacional?+

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 2.20, with a 43% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Santa Clara vs Nacional?+

Santa Clara are the favourites at a best price of 1.95 with Coolbet, implying roughly a 51% chance. Nacional are outsiders at 4.08, around 25%.

What are the odds on the draw?+

The draw is priced at 3.5 with Coolbet, which equates to an implied probability of about 29%.

Is there value in the recommended bet?+

The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 2.2 shows a negative value edge of -4.74%, so there is no clear value against the market. It is a marginal selection to approach with caution.

When does the match kick off?+

Santa Clara vs Nacional takes place Mon · 19:15 in the Primeira Liga.