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

As Uniao Santarem prepare to host Varzim on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 17:30, this PORTUGAL: Liga 3, Promotion Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Uniao Santarem, currently 8th in the standings with 9 points from 13 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 4 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Varzim, sitting 6th with 13 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 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 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Uniao Santarem and Varzim have favored Varzim, with Varzim claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Amarante, Uniao Santarem recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, Uniao Santarem are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Uniao Santarem and Varzim 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 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Varzim's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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