Caldas and União Santarém face each other on Friday 12.19.2025, at 17:45 (UK Time), in a Liga 3 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Caldas's home ground, the Campo da Mata.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Caldas and União Santarém, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Caldas vs União Santarém
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Caldas preview
Caldas heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 3: in 13 matches, Caldas secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Caldas's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Caldas has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 56 goals, of which 13 were scored in the Liga 3, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sérgio Miguel Velosa Pereira, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Pedro Miguel Neves Santos has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Caldas has conceded 14 goals in the Liga 3 (an average of 1.08 per game) and 57 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
União Santarém preview
União Santarém comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the Liga 3. They have secured 3 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.08 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 11 draws, and 16 losses.
União Santarém's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Liga 3, with an average of 0.69 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.11.
União Santarém's offensive system is led by Marco António Pereira Grilo, the team's top scorer this season. The portuguese midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, João Ricardo Meireles Machado. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.92 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 45 matches, averaging 0.93 per match.
Head to head: Caldas vs União Santarém
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Caldas
Portugal - Liga 3
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
1.38 |
| Home | L L W D D |
1.33 |
| Away | L L D W W |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.08 | 2.67 | 1.57 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1.33 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 83% | 14% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 0% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 17% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 23% | 0% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.37 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 0.98 | 1.31 |
União Santarém
Portugal - Liga 3
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D L W |
1.08 |
| Home | D D L L D |
1 |
| Away | D L W W D |
1.14 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 17% | 29% |
| Goals | 1.62 | 1.5 | 1.71 |
| Scored | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 0.92 | 0.83 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 46% | 33% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 23% | 50% | 29% |
|
xG
|
0.92 | 0.95 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.22 | 1.2 |
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