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The next match between Santa Clara and Sporting CP is scheduled for today, December 18, 2025, at 6:45 PM UTC (1:45 AM local time on Dec 19) in the Taça de Portugal. Sporting CP are considered the favorites for the match. Match Analysis Recent Form: Santa Clara is facing the current cup holders. Sporting CP has been performing strongly in recent matches, having won seven of their last ten games. Head-to-Head (H2H): Sporting CP has historically dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last ten meetings and holding a significant advantage in the overall head-to-head record (13 wins for Sporting CP vs 2 for Santa Clara). Their most recent match in November 2025 resulted in a 1-2 victory for Sporting CP. Prediction: Sporting CP is heavily favored to win and advance to the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal due to their superior historical record and recent form.

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POR CUP Santa Clara 2-2 Sporting CP
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This analysis covers the Taça de Portugal Round of 16 (Round 5) matchup between Santa Clara and Sporting CP, taking place today, December 18, 2025, at the Estádio de São Miguel in the Azores. Match Context This is a single-leg knockout tie. Sporting CP, the defending league champions, are looking to continue their cup defense, while Santa Clara, currently mid-table in Liga Portugal, aim for a massive upset. Interestingly, this match is a repeat of a league fixture played just last month (November 8), where Sporting secured a narrow 21 victory at this same stadium.

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POR CUP Santa Clara 2-2 Sporting CP
BET ENSURED Won 14/20

Team Analysis Santa Clara had less than 1.5 goals in their previous 2 matches, saw fewer than 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches, remained undefeated in their last 2 home games, scored fewer than 0.5 goals in the second half of each of their recent 3 games. Sporting saw over 1.5 goals in each of their past 15 games, experienced over 2.5 goals in each game for the last 2 games, remained undefeated in their last 8 home games, scored at least one goal in their previous 15 games, scored more than 0.5 goals in the second half of their last 2 games.

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POR CUP Santa Clara 2-2 Sporting CP

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Union Saint-Gilloise (USG): Style of Play: Union Saint-Gilloise has been known for their high-pressing and quick counter-attacks under coach Karel Geraerts. Their attacking play often starts from the back, where they prefer to build up possession, but they dont shy away from direct balls when opportunities present themselves. They press high up the pitch and are aggressive when defending in the opposition's half. Zulte Waregem: Style of Play: Zulte Waregem tends to play a more compact, balanced style, with a strong emphasis on defensive organization. They can set up in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 formation, and look to counter-attack with pace. While they arent as aggressive as Union Saint-Gilloise, they can surprise with quick transitions and ball distribution.

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BEL D1 Saint Gilloise - Zulte-Waregem
Royal Union Saint-Gilloise (Saint-Gilloise) Position: Historically, Saint-Gilloise has been one of the top teams in the Belgian Pro League, especially after their promotion back to the top tier. Theyve had an impressive return to top-flight football after decades in the lower divisions. Style of Play: Saint-Gilloise tends to play a high-pressing, attacking game under their manager. They are usually solid defensively, but they also look to dominate possession and control the game with quick, direct attacking play. Zulte Waregem Position: Zulte Waregem has been a mid-tier team in the Belgian Pro League. Theyve had periods of competitiveness but struggle to be consistently at the top. They are often seen as a more modest team compared to others like Anderlecht or Club Brugge. Style of Play: Zulte Waregem typically adopts a more counter-attacking style. They often focus on absorbing pressure and then quickly transitioning with speed to catch their opponents off-guard. Defensively, they can

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BEL D1 Saint Gilloise - Zulte-Waregem
Union Saint-Gilloise: Over the last few seasons, Union has been one of the most consistent teams in the Belgian Pro League, regularly competing for top spots in the league. They finished 2nd in the 2022-2023 season, just behind Club Brugge. Their attacking style and high pressing game have been their standout characteristics. Zulte Waregem: Zulte Waregem has been more inconsistent and generally fights to stay in the mid-table or avoid relegation. They struggled last season, finishing 14th, which means they were in danger of dropping out of the top flight at times. Union Saint-Gilloise: Known for their high pressing game and fast, direct attacking style, Union prefers to dominate possession but isnt afraid to play with a high line and go for quick counter-attacks when needed. Their offensive players like Denis Odoi, Louis De Puy, and Kara Mbodj have been key for creating chances and pressing the opposition. Zulte Waregem: Zulte Waregem tends to be a more defensively focused team, often

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BEL D1 Saint Gilloise - Zulte-Waregem

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