Santa Marta Tormes vs Palencia CF: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As UD Santa Marta prepare to host Palencia on May 2, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this SPAIN: Tercera RFEF, Group 8 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

UD Santa Marta, currently 5th in the standings with 58 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 33 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Palencia, sitting 4th with 61 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 26 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

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

In their previous league match against Becerril Campos, UD Santa Marta recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Palencia's last outing came against La Virgen del Camino, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, UD Santa Marta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, UD Santa Marta and Palencia 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 plenty of goals: UD Santa Marta's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Palencia's games average 3.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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