Tondela vs Santa Clara: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Tondela prepare to host Santa Clara on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Tondela, currently 17th in the standings with 18 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 44 points. They've earned 7 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Santa Clara, sitting 16th with 18 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 11 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 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Tondela and Santa Clara have favored Tondela, with Santa Clara claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Estrela Amadora, Tondela recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bernardo, Conceicao, Medina, Marques, Silva, Bebeto, Aiko, Hodge, Cicero, Maranhao, Kimpioka. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Santa Clara's last outing came against Alverca, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Batista, Romao, Sidney, Venancio, Calila, Klismahn, Ferreira, Serginho, Silva, Paciencia, Vinicius. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Tondela are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Tondela and Santa Clara 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: Tondela's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Santa Clara's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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