Santa Clara v FC Porto prediction

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Santa Clara v FC Porto, Primeira Liga on Sun, 06 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Santa Clara host FC Porto in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 6 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

FC Porto are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Santa Clara, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Santa Clara have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 0.71. Santa Clara have scored 12 goals, the sixth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Santa Clara have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Eight of FC Porto’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of FC Porto’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, FC Porto have five wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 1.29. FC Porto have scored 20 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). FC Porto have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Santa Clara (fourth) and FC Porto (first) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have FC Porto the stronger side, 300 rating points above Santa Clara (FC Porto 2047, Santa Clara 1747, after at least 246 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 16 May 2026, finished FC Porto 1–0 Santa Clara.

Team news

Predicted Santa Clara XI (4-3-3): L. França, G. Romão, P. Pacheco, E. Fernandes, L. Soares, P. Ferreira, J. Tavares, T. Ribeiro, G. Paciência, B. Santos, V. Lopes — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Gonçalo Paciência (5.1 per match over eight appearances, five goals and one assist) and Vinícius Lopes (4.1 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Santa Clara’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Santa Clara (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Gonçalo Paciência averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 608 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Vinícius Lopes averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 596 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.

Predicted FC Porto XI (4-3-3): D. Costa, J. Kiwior, J. Bednarek, A. Baio, Z. Sanusi, V. Froholdt, P. Rosario, G. Veiga, P. Aquino, A. Silva, William — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Gabri Veiga (5.2 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and three assists) and William (4.1 per match over nine appearances, two goals and two assists) have been FC Porto’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for FC Porto (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Gabri Veiga averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 741 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. William averages 2.3 shots per 90 over 589 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Primeira Liga
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Santa Clara 0 · draws 1 · FC Porto 5 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Santa Clara 3W 1D 1L · FC Porto 3W 0D 2L

Santa Clara v FC Porto (Primeira Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 16 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.5 / 2
Goals
against 0.63 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
3.63 / 4.25
Corners
against 4.75 / 3.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
2.63 / 5
Shots on target
against 1.88 / 4.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 1.38
Cards
against 2 / 2.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSanta Clara for / againstLineFC Porto for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 0.63 against n 8
2.5standard
2 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
3.63 for · 4.75 against n 8
9.5standard
4.25 for · 3.13 against n 8
Shots
10.88 for · 6.5 against n 8
19.5standard
14 for · 13.13 against n 8
Shots on target
2.63 for · 1.88 against n 8
8.5standard
5 for · 4.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.38 for · 11.75 against n 8
21.5standard
13 for · 13.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.75 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
1.38 for · 2.88 against n 8
Santa Clara
Santa Clara — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 817.8
4.46/1
3.23/2
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Leo Jaco n 716.6
3.93/2
3.13/1
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Daniel Borges n 842.5
2.66/4
1.95/2
—
H. Silva n 876.5
1.96/4
1.86/4
—
Tiago Ribeiro n 848.1
1.95/2
1.44/1
—
Santa Clara — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Gonçalo Paciência n 876
3.38/6
1.66/4
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 860
1.95/2
0.83/1
João Vasconcelos n 518.6
1.91/1
11/0
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 817.8
1.92/1
0.61/0
Vinícius Lopes n 874.5
1.46/3
0.63/1
Santa Clara — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
João Vasconcelos n 518.6
11/0
00/0
Gonçalo Paciência n 876
0.74/1
0.11/0
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 817.8
0.61/0
00/0
Vinícius Lopes n 874.5
0.21/0
0.21/0
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 860
0.42/0
00/0
Santa Clara — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Pedro Ferreira n 890
48/8
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 860
3.26/5
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 817.8
3.25/0
Welinton Torrão n 832.8
2.45/2
Vitinho n 834.6
2.33/2
Santa Clara — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Lucas França n 890
1.95/3
FC Porto
FC Porto — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Alberto Baio n 880.3
2.48/4
2.17/5
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Gabri Veiga n 865
1.66/2
1.96/4
—
William n 866.4
1.56/2
1.77/2
—
Borja Sainz n 830.3
1.53/1
1.54/0
—
O. Pietuszewski n 822.4
1.53/0
4.56/2
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FC Porto — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Giménez n 828.8
3.56/2
23/2
O. Pietuszewski n 822.4
3.53/2
12/0
Gabri Veiga n 865
2.48/3
0.95/0
André Silva n 867.8
2.37/4
15/1
William n 866.4
2.28/4
1.25/2
FC Porto — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Pietuszewski n 822.4
0.51/0
0.51/0
Gabri Veiga n 865
0.53/0
0.32/0
André Silva n 867.8
0.32/0
0.31/1
William n 866.4
0.32/0
0.32/0
Pepê Aquino n 883.6
00/0
0.54/0
FC Porto — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
William n 866.4
2.75/4
Hwang In-Beom n 846.8
2.45/2
Francisco Moura n 867.9
2.36/3
Gabri Veiga n 865
2.35/4
S. Giménez n 828.8
2.34/1
FC Porto — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 20 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Diogo Costa n 890
2.35/3

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Santa Clara v FC Porto — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Santa ClaraWWDWL
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
FC PortoWWWLL
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Santa Clara 0 · 1 draw · FC Porto 5 · 2 goals/game
  • 2026-05-16 FC Porto 1–0 Santa Clara
  • 2026-01-04 Santa Clara 0–1 FC Porto
  • 2025-01-26 FC Porto 1–1 Santa Clara
  • 2024-08-16 Santa Clara 0–2 FC Porto
  • 2024-02-29 Santa Clara 1–2 FC Porto
  • 2023-04-15 FC Porto 2–1 Santa Clara
League standing · 2026/27
Santa Clara#4 pos18 pts8 pl+8 GD
FC Porto#1 pos24 pts8 pl+16 GD
Goals per game
Santa Clara scored1.5
FC Porto scored2.5
Santa Clara conceded0.5
FC Porto conceded0.5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Santa Clara and FC Porto?
In their last 6 meetings, Santa Clara won 0, FC Porto won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Santa Clara and FC Porto?
Recent form — Santa Clara 3W 1D 1L; FC Porto 3W 0D 2L.

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