CD Tondela and Santa Clara face each other on Sunday 03.01.2026, at 15:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Portugal 2025/26 match. The game will take place at CD Tondela's home ground, the Estádio João Cardoso.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between CD Tondela and Santa Clara, 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 CD Tondela vs Santa Clara

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: CD Tondela win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a CD Tondela win or draw against Santa Clara.

Our analysis of CD Tondela points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Santa Clara, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

👉 Our prediction is: CD Tondela to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for CD Tondela vs Santa Clara, where we have CD Tondela to win the first half as our best bet.

CD Tondela has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a CD Tondela taking an advantage into half-time.

CD Tondela preview

CD Tondela heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Portugal: in 23 matches, CD Tondela secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.78 points per game.

Taking a broader look at CD Tondela's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.

CD Tondela has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Liga Portugal, resulting in an average of 0.74 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Henryque Pereira dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Emmanuel Maviram has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, CD Tondela has conceded 36 goals in the Liga Portugal (an average of 1.57 per game) and 37 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.48 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Santa Clara preview

Santa Clara comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Liga Portugal. They have secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.78 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses.

Santa Clara's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Liga Portugal, with an average of 0.78 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.94.

Santa Clara's offensive system is led by Vinicius Lopes da Silva, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gabriel Silva. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.26 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.13 per match.

Head to head: CD Tondela vs Santa Clara

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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CD Tondela

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D D L

0.78

Home D D L W L

0.64

Away W D L L L

0.92

Away Team

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Santa Clara

Portugal - Liga Bwin

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.78

Home L L L L D

0.92

Away D L L D L

0.64

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Published on 26 February 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 26 February 2026, at 20:33
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