Varzim and União Santarém face each other on Saturday 03.21.2026, at 17:00 (UK Time), in a Liga 3 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Varzim's home ground, the Estádio Varzim Sport Club.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Varzim 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 Varzim vs União Santarém

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

APWin Prediction

Varzim Win

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

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Varzim and União Santarém are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Varzim and União Santarém score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

Varzim preview

Varzim heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 3: in 24 matches, Varzim secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.42 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Varzim's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Varzim has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 32 were scored in the Liga 3, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Francisco Paulo Franco França, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. João Carlos Araújo Fonseca Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Varzim has conceded 26 goals in the Liga 3 (an average of 1.08 per game) and 36 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

União Santarém preview

União Santarém comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Liga 3. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.

União Santarém's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Liga 3, with an average of 0.92 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.88.

União Santarém's offensive system is led by Emanuel Fernando Gonçalves, the team's top scorer this season. The angolan midfielder has found the back of the net 3 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 24 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 25 matches, averaging 1.04 per match.

Head to head: Varzim vs União Santarém

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

Home Team

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Varzim

Portugal - Liga 3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W L

1.42

Home L W W W L

1.83

Away L L L W W

1

Away Team

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União Santarém

Portugal - Liga 3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L L

1.29

Home L L W L W

1.23

Away L W D W D

1.36

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Published on 18 March 2026, at 21:30 Last updated on 18 March 2026, at 21:30
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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