Amarante vs Sporting Braga II: match statistics
Amarante displays significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts boast a solid home record with a 43% win rate and just 29% losses, scoring an average of 1.43 goals while maintaining a positive goal difference (+1). Sporting Braga II struggles severely on the road, losing 57% of away matches and failing to score (averaging only 0.71 goals per away game), with 57% of matches ending without finding the net. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-5) and significantly lower offensive efficiency (xG 0.93 vs 1.22 for the hosts) further argue for an Amarante victory. Sporting Braga II's possession advantage (55%) does not translate into efficiency, making the hosts the clear favorites for this encounter.
Amarante vs Sporting Braga II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Amarante played against Sporting Braga II in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Amarante has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Sporting Braga II has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Amarante scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.07. Sporting Braga II scores 0.93 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Amarante's games and 33% of Sporting Braga II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 27%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 36% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Amarante has the higher season xG average, 1.11 to 1.07 per game. Amarante takes 8.5 shots per game, while Sporting Braga II takes 7.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Amarante leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Sporting Braga II leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Amarante's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Sporting Braga II, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 3 games average 2.18 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 36% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Amarante displays significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts boast a solid home record with a 43% win rate and just 29% losses, scoring an average of 1.43 goals while maintaining a positive goal difference (+1). Sporting Braga II struggles severely on the road, losing 57% of away matches and failing to score (averaging only 0.71 goals per away game), with 57% of matches ending without finding the net. The visitors' negative away goal difference (-5) and significantly lower offensive efficiency (xG 0.93 vs 1.22 for the hosts) further argue for an Amarante victory. Sporting Braga II's possession advantage (55%) does not translate into efficiency, making the hosts the clear favorites for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Amarante | Sporting Braga II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Amarante is 50% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Amarante · 1.6 pts / game - Sporting Braga II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Amarante is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Amarante · 0.93 goals / game - Sporting Braga II
Sporting Braga II is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.07 goals / game - Amarante · 0.93 goals / game - Sporting Braga II
Amarante scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Sporting Braga II keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 meczów).
Sporting Braga II scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Amarante keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Amarante
Over / Under - Sporting Braga II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Amarante is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Amarante · 0.87 pts / game - Sporting Braga II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Amarante - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sporting Braga II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Amarante
Sporting Braga II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga 3).
Teams vs league
| Amarante | Liga | Sporting Braga II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.20 | 2.18 | ▼ 1.87 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 40% | 36% | ▼ 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 33% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 73% | • 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Amarante's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting Braga II. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Amarante vs Sporting Braga II?
The Liga 3 match finished Amarante 1:0 Sporting Braga II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Amarante vs Sporting Braga II?
Amarante score 1.13 goals per game on average and Sporting Braga II 0.93. The Liga 3 average is 2.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 36% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Amarante's matches and 33% of Sporting Braga II's.
What form are Amarante and Sporting Braga II in?
Over the last 5 games Amarante have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Sporting Braga II 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Amarante vs Sporting Braga II?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.