Águas Santas secured a 38-31 victory over Santo Tirso in Andebol 1 on Saturday, 26 September 2026. The result keeps both sides within touching distance of each other in the standings, though the visitors edged closer to the upper half.
Santo Tirso sit ninth with seven points from five matches, one win and four draws. Águas Santas occupy eighth place on nine points, also unbeaten but with two victories to their name. This result does not shift either position.
Both teams arrived in similar form, though neither had tasted defeat this season. Santo Tirso's recent outings included losses to Braga and Vitória, while Águas Santas dropped points against Vitória and Marítimo. The visitors had been steady rather than spectacular.
Our prediction before the match called for an away win at 55 per cent confidence. It materialised. Águas Santas matched their opponents in the opening exchanges but pulled away when the game needed deciding, capitalising on opportunities that Santo Tirso failed to close down.
The scoreline reflects a match where the visitors were sharper in attack and more disciplined at the back. Santo Tirso managed 31 goals but could not contain Águas Santas' 38. It was not a runaway, but the margin was clear enough by the final whistle.
Both sides remain unbeaten, but the gap between them has widened by two points. Santo Tirso now trail their nearest rivals by a larger margin, while Águas Santas continue to build momentum without a loss.
