SC Farense are slightly favored to win against UD Oliveirense with typical early market odds around 1.80 for Farense, 4.20 for Oliveirense and 3.40 on the draw, reflecting Farense’s stronger recent form in Liga Portugal 2 and their solid record at home in Faro. Bettors are also factoring in Farense’s higher league position and better defensive numbers over the last month, which gives them a statistical edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between SC Farense and UD Oliveirense is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM on January 17, 2026, local time in Portugal. This corresponds to 11:00 AM WET (Western European Time, UTC+0), which is the standard time zone used for Liga Portugal 2 winter fixtures.

The game will be played at Estádio de São Luís in Faro, Portugal, a traditional football venue with a capacity of around 12,000 spectators and a natural grass surface. The compact design and proximity of the stands to the pitch often create an intense atmosphere that tends to favor the home side SC Farense.

Based on recent league results and home advantage, a reasonable prediction is a narrow SC Farense win, with a likely correct score of 1-0 or 2-1 and implied win probability around 55–60% from odds near 1.80. The draw at about 3.40 and UD Oliveirense at roughly 4.20 indicate the market still respects Oliveirense’s ability to counterattack, so a cautious betting approach could involve Farense draw-no-bet or a low-goals angle under 3.5.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the past few seasons, SC Farense have generally had the upper hand against UD Oliveirense, winning more often especially in matches played in Faro, while Oliveirense’s successes have mostly come at their own ground. Across their last handful of encounters, the matches have typically been tight, low-scoring affairs, with several decided by a single goal margin.