Sunday's Primeira Liga predictions including Santa Clara vs. Farense

Santa Clara vs. Farense (Sunday, 3.30pm)

High-flying Santa Clara welcome relegation-threatened SC Farense in gameweek 17 of the 2024-25 Primeira Liga season on Sunday at the Estadio de Sao Miguel.

The promoted hosts are fourth in the table with 30 points, while the visitors occupy the relegation playoff spot with 13 points, one place above the automatic relegation zone.

We say: Santa Clara 2-0 SC Farense

Santa Clara head into this fixture with very good home form, having claimed six wins from their eight home games this season.

Given the dismal form of the visitors, especially on the road, the Azoreans are well-positioned to claim a 2-0 win in this fixture.

Casa Pia vs. Famalicao (Sunday, 6.00pm)

Casa Pia and Famalicao are in action for the first time in the new year when they go head-to-head at the Estadio Pina Manique in round 17 of the Primeira Liga on Sunday.

Both sides head into the weekend in contrasting form, with the Vila Nova failing to win any of their last seven matches across all competitions while the hosts set out in search of a fourth win on the bounce.

We say: Casa Pia 2-1 Famalicao

Casa Pia will head into their first game of the year looking to pick up where they left off in 2024 as they aim to strengthen their position in the top half of the table. Famalicao, meanwhile, have struggled to get going in recent weeks and we predict Pereira's men will do just enough to secure all three points in front of their home supporters.

Estrela Amadora vs. Estoril (Sunday, 8.30pm)

Two teams not far apart in the standings will go head-to-head this Sunday when Estrela Amadora welcome Estoril Praia to Estadio Jose Gomes for their 17th Primeira Liga game of the season.

Only one point separates the sides in the league table, with the hosts in 12th having collected 16 points from 16 games, while the Canaries sit just below them with the same number of matches played.

We say: Estrela Amadora 2-0 Estoril Praia

Estrela have rediscovered their form on home turf, winning four of the last six matches in front of their fans and scoring at least twice in five of those encounters.

With the visitors struggling on their travels - failing to score in five of their seven league outings - keeping up with the hosts could prove a daunting task, making a home win the most likely outcome.

Written by

Ben Knapton