Santa Clara vs Moreirense

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When Santa Clara hosts a struggling Moreirense in Round 25 of the Primeira Liga, they will be looking to end their losing run and rekindle their hopes of qualifying for Europe.

The Azoreans are fifth in the rankings with 39 points, eight behind fourth-placed Braga, after failing to clinch victory in any of their past three matches, while a string of dismal results has seen the visitors slide to 11th with 27 points.

A 1-0 defeat at Boavista last weekend marked the latest setback in Santa Clara's faltering run, which also includes a home loss to Benfica and a stalemate at Estoril Praia.

That impressive run was built on defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in four of those matches. However, the momentum has shifted, with the Azoreans now struggling to find the net, having failed to score in three of their last five outings.

Despite this setback, Santa Clara, eager to revive their European aspirations, has a promising chance to overcome their attacking woes this weekend. They face an opponent with a vulnerable defense on the road—one that has already conceded 22 goals, making them the joint-second leakiest away side in the league.

Moreirense’s defensive struggles have had a significant impact on their away form, leaving them as the fourth-worst team on the road. Their return of just 13 goals has provided little relief, as they have managed only seven points from a possible 36.

It was another frustrating outing for Vasco Matos’s side, as their ongoing struggles in attack continued. For the third game in a row, they failed to find the back of the net, managing just one shot on target from 11 attempts—a glaring reminder of their inefficiency in the final third.

This recent slump has cost them valuable ground in the race for European qualification. However, Matos can still reflect on the season with a sense of accomplishment, given that his team only just earned promotion back to the top flight this year after finishing at the bottom of the table in the 2023-24 campaign with a mere 22 points.

Santa Clara’s remarkable journey this season has been largely fueled by their strong performances at home, where they have won seven of their 12 matches. However, their recent form has been less inspiring, with just four points collected from their last five games—a significant drop-off compared to the flawless record they maintained in the six matches prior.

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