- Varzim SC have the better of the recent head-to-head record against Sanjoanense (W2, D1).
- Varzim have won 3, drawn 4 and lost just 1 of their 8 home matches in Liga 3, Group A.
- Sanjoanense have lost their last 5 Liga 3, Group A matches.
An intense rivalry and promotion battle is on the line in the local derby
Varzim SC are 7th in the Liga 3, Group A table with 22 points from 16 games, while AD Sanjoanense are 10th with 13 points after 16 games.
Varzim SC come into this game off the back of a confidence-boosting 2-1 away win over Vitoria de Guimaraes B, after losing their last away game to AD Fafe 1-0. They have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5, and have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 home games. This Varzim SC vs AD Sanjoanense preview highlights how significant this local derby could be in the promotion battle.
Álvaro Madureira’s men are a compact, structured side that play with a mid/low block that allows them to punish the opponent with quick, vertical counterattacks. They have conceded just 7 goals in 8 home matches in the Liga 3, Group A and have enough quality in attack to outplay teams when they are on a roll.
Francisco Franca has scored 2 goals in his last 5 games for Varzim and Rodrigo Freitas is their main man up front with 5 in 14 appearances in the Liga 3, Group A, so they should have enough firepower to see off Sanjoanense, making the Varzim SC vs AD Sanjoanense prediction even more intriguing.
Sanjoanense have been on a losing streak
Juan Carlos Cruz’s side are a high tempo, front-foot team that play a high press, often playing with 4 men at the top of the field and overloading the wings to cause turnovers and attack quickly.
Sanjoanense have won just 2 and lost 4 of their 8 away games in the Liga 3, Group A, and have lost their last 2 trips to Varzim SC, which is an important factor to consider when looking at Varzim SC vs AD Sanjoanense betting tips.
Talles Wander is their talisman up front with 6 goals in 13 Liga 3, Group A appearances and the rest of the team will be looking to support him in creating goal chances.
Varzim have the edge and will likely take the win
Given the home field advantage, Varzim’s dominance in the recent H2H record, and Sanjoanense’s poor form, our Varzim SC vs AD Sanjoanense prediction is that Varzim SC should have what it takes to take all 3 points here.
AD Sanjoanense have scored just 1.00 goal per game away from home, conceding 1.38, while Varzim SC are compact, structured and very solid at home. A result under 2.5 goals looks solid at 1.75.
Varzim SC are 1.55 for the win here, while Sanjoanense are a huge long shot at 5.64.
