Taça de Portugal

União Santarém vs Merelinense

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)

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União Santarém vs Merelinense Prediction & Stats - Taça de Portugal 2026/27

Predictions

The Taça de Portugal gets going for União Santarém and Merelinense on 20/09 (Sunday) at , kicking off at 15:00 (UK time).

With the campaign just starting, form is thin and squads are still settling, which tends to widen the margins the bookmakers work with.

Take a look at our União Santarém vs Merelinense prediction before you decide.

Our verdict on União Santarém vs Merelinense

Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred União Santarém vs Merelinense prediction:

Eagle Predict Prediction

BTTS - No

Last updated on 19-09-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes União Santarém the side to beat, with roughly 40% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all Taça de Portugal odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Reading União Santarém's form

União Santarém come in without a competitive fixture on record yet, so their previous results are the closest guide we have for this preview.

Recent results — União Santarém

12/09/2026 11:00

Louletano

1 - 2

União Santarém

04/09/2026 15:00

União Santarém

0 - 1

Caldas

22/08/2026 06:00

CF Os Belenenses

5 - 0

União Santarém

14/08/2026 15:30

União Santarém

1 - 1

UD Oliveirense

08/08/2026 12:00

Sporting Covilhã

2 - 0

União Santarém

Merelinense: how they are travelling

Merelinense come in 1 matches into their Taça de Portugal.

Here is what Merelinense have produced:

In this competition

1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game

Merelinense, season-wide

1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists

Recent results — Merelinense

30/08/2026 12:00

Merelinense

2 - 0

Atlético Arcos

The head-to-head

União Santarém and Merelinense have no recent meeting on record, so there is no prior form between them to shape the read.

Form comparison União Santarém vs Merelinense

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

União Santarém

Portugal - Taça de Portugal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Away Team

Merelinense

Portugal - Taça de Portugal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W	3
Home	W	3
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	100%	100%	0%
Goals	2	2	0
Scored	2	2	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	100%	100%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0.16	1.16	0
xGA	0.28	1.28	0

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: União Santarém to Win

It’s hard to see any outcome other than a União Santarém victory, making this our best betting tip.

They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect União Santarém to live up to expectations in this matchup.

👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

After analyzing the odds and available statistics for União Santarém vs Merelinense, we anticipate a low-scoring match.

With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.

Fixture information - União Santarém vs Merelinense

Match: União Santarém vs Merelinense
Competition: Taça de Portugal
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue:

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Stats

The statistics for União Santarém vs Merelinense that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

League: 3.5

Both Teams to Score

League: 31%

Over 1.5+

50%

League: 71%

Over 2.5+

League: 67%

Cards

League: 0

Corners

League: 10.72

Home Team

União Santarém

Portugal - Taça de Portugal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall		0
Home		0
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Away Team

Merelinense

Portugal - Taça de Portugal

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W	3
Home	W	3
Away		0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	100%	100%	0%
Goals	2	2	0
Scored	2	2	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	100%	100%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0.16	1.16	0
xGA	0.28	1.28	0

Corners

0 / Match

100% Corners / Match

Merelinense received 100% more corners than União Santarém in the Taça de Portugal

5 / Match

(3)

Atlético Arcos

Cards

0 / Match

Cards / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of cards

0 / Match

(0)

Atlético Arcos

Goals Scored

0 / Match

100%

Merelinense is 100% better in terms of goals scored

2 / Match

(2)

Atlético Arcos

Goals Conceded

0 / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded

0 / Match

(0)

Atlético Arcos

Taça de Portugal Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	O Elvas	1	1	0	0	9	0	9	3	3
2	Alcochetense	1	1	0	0	8	0	8	3	3
3	Portel	1	1	0	0	8	0	8	3	3
4	Vianense	1	1	0	0	8	0	8	3	3
5	Guarda	1	1	0	0	6	0	6	3	3
6	Mação	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3	3
7	Sacavenense	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3	3
8	UD da Serra	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	3	3
9	Atlético CP	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	3
10	Bragança	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	3
11	Os Marialvas	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	3
12	UD Oliveirense	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	3	3
13	Varzim	1	1	0	0	5	1	4	3	3
14	Aljustrelense	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	3
15	CF Benfica	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	3
16	Sanjoanense	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	3
17	Santo António	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	3
18	Vitória de Sernache	1	1	0	0	3	0	3	3	3
19	Juventude Évora	1	1	0	0	4	1	3	3	3
20	Os Limianos	1	1	0	0	4	1	3	3	3
21	Madalena	1	1	0	0	5	2	3	3	3
22	FC Serpa	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3	3
23	Merelinense	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	3	3
24	Fátima	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3	3
25	Naval 1º de Maio	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3	3
26	Paredes	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3	3
27	Sintrense	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3	3
28	AD Marco 09	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
29	Alcains	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
30	Celoricense	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
31	Cinfães	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
32	Fafe	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
33	Fazendense	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
34	Louletano	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
35	Maria da Fonte	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
36	Oliveira Hospital	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
37	Real SC	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	3
38	CF Os Belenenses	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3	3
39	Salgueiros	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	3	3
40	CD Mafra	1	1	0	0	3	2	1	3	3
41	Florgrade	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
42	Maia Lidador	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
43	Montalegre	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
44	Mortágua	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
45	Ponte da Barca	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
46	Sporting Covilhã	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
47	São João Ver	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
48	Vila Meã	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
49	Alpendorada	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	1
50	Camacha	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	1
51	Machico	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	1
52	Rebordosa	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	1
53	SC Beira-Mar	1	0	1	0	3	3	0	1	1
54	União Lamas	1	0	1	0	3	3	0	1	1
55	Amarante	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
56	Amora	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
57	Ançã	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
58	Associação Académica de Coimbra OAF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
59	AVS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
60	Bombarralense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
61	Brito	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
62	Castro Daire	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
63	CD Feirense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
64	CD Tondela	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
65	Estrela Calheta	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
66	Farense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
67	FC Penafiel	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
68	FC Vizela	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
69	Felgueiras 1932	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
70	GC Figueirense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
71	GD Chaves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
72	Imortal Albufeira	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
73	Lagoa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
74	Lajense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
75	Leixões	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
76	Leça	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
77	Lusitania Lourosa	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
78	Ovarense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
79	Portimonense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
80	Recreativa de Lamelas	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
81	SC Olhanense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
82	Tirsense	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
83	União de Leiria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
84	União Santarém	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
85	Vila Pouca	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
86	Vinhais	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
87	Vitória Setúbal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
88	1 Dezembro	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
89	Castrense	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
90	Espinho	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
91	Moçarriense	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
92	Paços de Ferreira	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
93	Pevidém	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
94	Régua	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
95	Sertanense	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
96	Sourense	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
97	Uniao Nogueirense	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0	0
98	Lusitano Évora 1911	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0	0
99	Sousense	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0	0
100	Atlético Malveira	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0	0
101	Atlético Arcos	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0	0
102	O Grandolense	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0	0
103	AD Nogueirense	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0	0
104	Benfica Castelo Branco	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0	0
105	Caldas	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0	0
106	Ermesinde	1	0	0	1	1	3	-2	0	0
107	Ferreiras	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	0
108	Gd Nazarenos	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	0
109	Paços Brandão	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	0
110	Portalegrense	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	0
111	Viana Alentejo	1	0	0	1	0	3	-3	0	0
112	Cultural Correlha	1	0	0	1	1	4	-3	0	0
113	União Montemor	1	0	0	1	1	4	-3	0	0
114	Barreiro	1	0	0	1	2	5	-3	0	0
115	AD Fornos Algodres	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0	0
116	Olímpico do Montijo	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0	0
117	Penalva Castelo	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0	0
118	Rebordelo	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0	0
119	CD Trofense	1	0	0	1	1	5	-4	0	0
120	Angrense	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0	0
121	Gavionenses	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0	0
122	União Pombal	1	0	0	1	0	5	-5	0	0
123	Académico do Fundão	1	0	0	1	0	6	-6	0	0
124	Fayal	1	0	0	1	0	8	-8	0	0
125	Messejanense	1	0	0	1	0	8	-8	0	0
126	Minas de Argozelo	1	0	0	1	0	8	-8	0	0
127	São Roque	1	0	0	1	0	9	-9	0	0

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