Stadium
Estadio do Sao Miguel
Miguel Islas Acores, Portugal
Referee
Claudio Pereira
Portugal
HOME FORMATION
3-4-3
AWAY FORMATION
4-3-3
Lineups
Santa Clara - 3-4-3
FC Porto - 4-3-3
Match Preview: Santa Clara vs FC Porto
A high-stakes clash awaits at Estadio do Sao Miguel as Santa Clara host FC Porto at 7:00 PM Jan 4, 2026, both eyeing a key result in the Primeira Liga.
Santa Clara are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. FC Porto arrive with confidence, securing 5 wins from their last 5.
Historically, FC Porto lead the rivalry with 7 wins over Santa Clara's 1. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.
Santa Clara's aggressive 3-4-3 system could test the resilience of FC Porto's 4-3-3 approach.
With so much at stake in the Primeira Liga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.