Santarem vs Academica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Uniao Santarem prepare to host Academica on April 26, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this PORTUGAL: Liga 3, Promotion Group fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Uniao Santarem, currently 8th in the standings with 7 points from 10 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 3 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Academica, sitting 2nd with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Uniao Santarem and Academica have favored Academica, with Academica claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Guimaraes-2, Uniao Santarem recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Academica's last outing came against Belenenses-2, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Uniao Santarem are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Uniao Santarem and Academica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Uniao Santarem's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Academica's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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