Prediction for match Santa Clara — Sporting CP, 18.12.2025

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the Taça de Portugal on December 18, Santa Clara will face Sporting CP. According to the 1X2 odds, Sporting CP is the favorite: their victory is offered at 1.49, a draw at 3.92, and Santa Clara's win at 7.11. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 62.91% for a Sporting CP win, 23.91% for a draw, and 13.18% for a Santa Clara victory. The odds clearly favor Sporting CP, which is also supported by the recent performances of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Santa Clara has an average ball possession of 41.4%, with 4.6 yellow cards, 15.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Sporting CP has higher possession at 54.4%, with 1.8 yellow cards, 11.2 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. Santa Clara's last three matches: 15.12.2025 Braga - Santa Clara 1-0, 06.12.2025 Santa Clara - Casa Pia 1-0, 30.11.2025 Rio Ave - Santa Clara 1-1. Sporting CP's recent games: 13.12.2025 Sporting CP - ABC 6-0, 09.12.2025 Bayern - Sporting CP 3-1, 05.12.2025 Benfica - Sporting CP 1-1. In their last head-to-head on 08.11.2025, Santa Clara lost to Sporting CP 1-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Santa Clara averages a total of 1.6 goals, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1 per game, while Sporting CP's figures are significantly higher: 3.8 goals on average, with 3 scored and 0.8 conceded. Regarding over/under totals: only 1 of Santa Clara's 5 matches went over 2.5, compared to 4 out of 5 for Sporting CP. In the first half, Santa Clara had 2 out of 5 games over 1.5, while Sporting CP had 4 out of 5. In the second halves, Santa Clara had none over 1.5, whereas Sporting CP had 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: Santa Clara most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (67%) and concedes between the 31st and 45th minute (67%). Sporting CP scores most often between the 31st and 45th minute (24%), and their conceded goals are split between the start of the match (0-15 minutes - 50%) and the 46-60 minute segment (50%). Given Sporting CP's high scoring rate and frequent over 2.5 totals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.99 seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Santa Clara averages 3 corners per game, while Sporting CP averages 4.2. In their last five matches, Santa Clara saw the total corners exceed 9.5 twice, while Sporting CP did not exceed this total. Among the corner totals, the line closest to the average figures is 7.5-10.5. For a total of 10 corners: over 10 - 1.85, under 10 - 1.90. Sporting CP is favored in the corner outcome with odds of 1.40. Considering the average corner activity and the narrow range, a bet on under 10.5 corners or on Sporting CP's advantage in this aspect looks reasonable.