Liga Portugal’s Round 34 is about to deliver a fascinating contest. FC Porto host Santa Clara at the iconic Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 17:00 UTC — and if history is anything to go by, it’s a matchup that overwhelmingly favours the Dragons. But football always has a story to tell. Let’s break it all down.
FC Porto vs Santa Clara Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | FC Porto vs Santa Clara |
| Competition | Liga Portugal — Round 34 |
| Date & Time | May 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Estadio do Dragao, Porto |
| H2H Record | Porto 14W – 2D – 1W Santa Clara |
Match Preview
Porto come into this fixture knowing every point counts at this stage of the season. The Dragons have been dominant at home all season, and FC Porto average 1.97 goals per match in the 2026 season, with over 1.5 total goals in 73% of their away games — their home numbers are even more compelling. FCTables
Santa Clara, on the other hand, are fighting a very different battle. The Azoreans have struggled for goals all season, netting just 11 league strikes — a tally only better than bottom-placed Tondela — while conceding 15 at the other end. Their home form has been patchy too, which makes a trip to the Dragao an even steeper mountain to climb. Sports Mole
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Team News & Injuries
FC Porto — Key Absentees:
- Samu Omorodion — Cruciate ligament injury (long-term)
- Luuk de Jong — Knee injury (doubtful)
- Nehuén Pérez — Achilles tendon (doubtful)
Santa Clara — Key Absentees:
- MT — Forced off in the previous match, remains a doubt
- Serginho will serve a suspension after accumulating five bookings in the league, while Pedro Pacheco continues his long cruciate ligament recovery. Sports Mole
Predicted Lineups
Santa Clara (3-4-3): Gabriel Batista; Frederico Venancio, Sidney Lima, Luis Rocha; Lucas Soares, Pedro Ferreira, Adriano, Paulo Victor; Brenner, Wendel, Gabriel Silva. fotmob
FC Porto (4-3-3): Claudio Ramos; Martim Fernandes, Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Francisco Moura; Victor Froholdt, Pablo Rosario, Rodrigo Mora; Pepe, Borja Sainz, and a rotated forward line given injury absences.
Prediction
The numbers don’t lie. Out of 22 all-time meetings, FC Porto have won 18, Santa Clara just 2, with 2 draws — and Porto have won their last five Liga Portugal matches and remain unbeaten. A comfortable Porto win at home feels like the most likely outcome. Don’t expect Santa Clara to fold without a fight defensively, but their attacking limitations will likely cost them. FCTablesSoccerPunter
Prediction: FC Porto 2–0 Santa Clara
How to Watch
- Follow live scores and real-time stats on FotMob
- Full stats powered by Opta are available on Sofascore
- Check your regional broadcaster via Liga Portugal’s official website
- Also catch updates on Technosports for post-match analysis
