In this week 15 match on Dec 17th, Santa Clara will play host to Vitória SC in a clash of the Primeira Liga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Santa Clara sits at 16th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-4 loss against Marítimo. Leonardo de Andrade Silva struck first for Santa Clara on an own goal in the 1st minute, then Joel Tagueu tied it up for Marítimo in the 18th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 38th minute on a goal by Henrique. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 6 of their last 10, while in their last match, 7th placed Vitória SC, recorded a 5-2 win against Tondela. João Pedro scored the first goal for Tondela in the 18th minute on a penalty, then Iker Undabarrena added another in the 27th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 62nd minute on a penalty goal by Marcus Edwards. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Vitória SC should be reasonably happy with their performance.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Vitória SC won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Vitória SC is fortunate enough to have Marcus Edwards in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored 4 goals. Santa Clara’s most prolific scorer has been Crysan. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals over the last five matches.