Moreirense FC vs CD Santa Clara, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Moreirense FC vs CD Santa Clara — Primeira Liga at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
- Moreirense FC 34 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- CD Santa Clara 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fabio Costa
- Referee Alvaro Mesquita
- Referee Iancu Vasilica
- Referee Bruno Trindade
- Referee Luis Maximo
11 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Vitoria FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Gil Vicente FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | CD Tondela | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Moreirense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | CD Tondela | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Moreirense FC | CD Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #13 |
| 43 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 7 / 15 | W / D / L | 9 / 9 / 16 |
| 37 | Scored | 32 |
| 49 | Conceded | 41 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.26 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
Moreirense FC are 7th (43 pts). CD Santa Clara are 13th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Moreirense FC host CD Santa Clara — let the battle begin!
- 5' A quiet spell here at P.D. Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. CD Santa Clara seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Moreirense FC and CD Santa Clara are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Fabio Abreu doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' The travelling CD Santa Clara supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Moreirense FC and CD Santa Clara are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' A stunning finish from Carlos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 37' The referee calls foul for Fabio Abreu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 42' CD Santa Clara is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Moreirense FC in their trying to find a way past CD Santa Clara's compact .
- 50' Poor challenge from Rafael Ramos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 55' Thiago Santana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CD Santa Clara tonight.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' It’s a booking for CD Santa Clara player. Rafael Ramos gets a Red card.
- 68' Iago Santos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 320 appearances.
- 73' Luis Machado gets the nod from Moreirense FC. He replaces Joao Aurelio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Fabio Pacheco does the damage! The net is bulging and Moreirense FC surge ahead!
- 77' It is a substitution in Moreirense FC team. Nuno Santos is replaced by Alex Soares on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in CD Santa Clara team. Anderson Carvalho is replaced by Nene on 78 minute.
- 83' Another change for CD Santa Clara made on 83 minute. Carlos leaves to be changed by Crysan.
- 84' Poor challenge from Costinha. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 85' Ukra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Costinha at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' Fabio Abreu makes way for Nene at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Moreirense FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Moreirense FC 2-1 CD Santa Clara.
Lineups
Moreirense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
2
Joao Aurelio C ↓ Luis Machado 73'
- 4
- 6
- 90
- 21
-
29
Fabio Abreu ↓ Nene 90'
- 3
- 75
- 14
-
77
Nuno Santos ↓ Alex Soares 77'
Bench
-
7
Nene ↑ 90'
- 27
- 88
-
70
Luis Machado ↑ 73'
- 19
- 16
-
26
Alex Soares ↑ 77'
Coach
Ricardo Soares
CD Santa Clara Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos | 4 |
| Fabio Abreu | 2 |
| Yan Santos | 2 |
| Ze Manuel | 2 |
| Yan Maranhao | 1 |
| Iago Santos | 1 |
| Fabio Pacheco | 1 |
| Andre Luis | 1 |
Head to Head
Moreirense FC Form
CD Santa Clara Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09
Moreirense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
CD Santa Clara xG
I would bet for:
Moreirense FC or CD Santa Clara 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Moreirense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Moreirense FC or Draw
68%
Draw or CD Santa Clara
62%
Moreirense FC or CD Santa Clara
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Moreirense FC
| Handicap | Moreirense FC covers | Push | CD Santa Clara covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

