CD Tondela vs Santa Clara: match statistics
The match is shaping up as an evenly matched encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, occupying 17th and 16th place respectively. Both teams share an identical seasonal record (4 wins, 6 draws, 13 defeats) and the same negative goal difference in their matches (-7). CD Tondela displays very poor home form with just a 9% home win rate and a 64% rate of matches without scoring a goal, making them the least efficient home side. Santa Clara is also in crisis, losing four of their last five matches and averaging a mere 0.2 points per match during this period. The slight advantage of the visitors in offensive statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, lower FTS%) is offset by the home team's benefit of playing in front of their own supporters. Considering both teams' high tendency to draw (36% for each) and their similarly poor form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
CD Tondela vs Santa Clara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CD Tondela played against Santa Clara in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
CD Tondela has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Santa Clara has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
CD Tondela scores 0.74 goals per game and allows 1.57. Santa Clara scores 0.78 and allows 1.26. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of CD Tondela's games and 43% of Santa Clara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 35%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Santa Clara has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.18 per game. CD Tondela takes 10.7 shots per game, while Santa Clara takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
CD Tondela leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Santa Clara leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
CD Tondela's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Santa Clara, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The match is shaping up as an evenly matched encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, occupying 17th and 16th place respectively. Both teams share an identical seasonal record (4 wins, 6 draws, 13 defeats) and the same negative goal difference in their matches (-7). CD Tondela displays very poor home form with just a 9% home win rate and a 64% rate of matches without scoring a goal, making them the least efficient home side. Santa Clara is also in crisis, losing four of their last five matches and averaging a mere 0.2 points per match during this period. The slight advantage of the visitors in offensive statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, lower FTS%) is offset by the home team's benefit of playing in front of their own supporters. Considering both teams' high tendency to draw (36% for each) and their similarly poor form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
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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
| CD Tondela | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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.
CD Tondela is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - CD Tondela · 0.2 pts / game - Santa Clara
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.
Santa Clara is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
0.74 goals / game - CD Tondela · 0.78 goals / game - Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.57 goals / game - CD Tondela · 1.26 goals / game - Santa Clara
CD Tondela scores in 43% of games (10 of 23 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Santa Clara scores in 57% of games (13 of 23 meczów), while CD Tondela keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 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 - CD Tondela
Over / Under - Santa Clara
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.
CD Tondela is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - CD Tondela · 0.87 pts / game - Santa Clara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Tondela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
CD Tondela
Santa Clara
* 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 Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CD Tondela | Liga | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 56% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 71% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CD Tondela's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Santa Clara. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Tondela 2:2 Santa Clara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
CD Tondela score 0.74 goals per game on average and Santa Clara 0.78. The Liga NOS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 35% of CD Tondela's matches and 43% of Santa Clara's.
What form are CD Tondela and Santa Clara in?
Over the last 5 games CD Tondela have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Santa Clara 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
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.