Moreirense FC vs Santa Clara: match statistics
Moreirense FC presents significantly better home form with 63% wins and an impressive run of results at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home game, while Santa Clara scores just 0.88 goals on the road and hasn't won any of their last 5 matches. The difference in goal difference is clear: Moreirense has a positive +2 in home matches, whereas Santa Clara records -5 on the road. The visitors are troubled by a high FTS% of 38% in away games and poor overall form (0.4 points per match in the last 5 meetings). Although Santa Clara is capable of drawing away (38% draws), Moreirense's advantage in every statistical aspect points to a home victory, though it will not be an easy encounter.
Moreirense FC vs Santa Clara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Moreirense FC played against Santa Clara in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Moreirense FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Santa Clara has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Moreirense FC scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.44. Santa Clara scores 0.78 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's games and 39% of Santa Clara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 33%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Santa Clara has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.11 per game. Moreirense FC takes 9.8 shots per game, while Santa Clara takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Moreirense FC leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Santa Clara leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.39 after halftime.
When the teams score
Moreirense FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 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 2.72 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 53% 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 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
Moreirense FC presents significantly better home form with 63% wins and an impressive run of results at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home game, while Santa Clara scores just 0.88 goals on the road and hasn't won any of their last 5 matches. The difference in goal difference is clear: Moreirense has a positive +2 in home matches, whereas Santa Clara records -5 on the road. The visitors are troubled by a high FTS% of 38% in away games and poor overall form (0.4 points per match in the last 5 meetings). Although Santa Clara is capable of drawing away (38% draws), Moreirense's advantage in every statistical aspect points to a home victory, though it will not be an easy 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
| Moreirense FC | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.22 |
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.
Moreirense FC is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 0.4 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.
Moreirense FC is 78% better for: goals scored per game.
1.39 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 0.78 goals / game - Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Moreirense FC · 1.11 goals / game - Santa Clara
Moreirense FC scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Santa Clara scores in 56% of games (10 of 18 meczów), while Moreirense FC keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 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 - Moreirense FC
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.
Moreirense FC is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Moreirense FC · 1 pts / game - Santa Clara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Moreirense FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 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 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Moreirense FC
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
| Moreirense FC | Liga | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.72 | ▼ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▼ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 72% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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 Moreirense FC's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Santa Clara. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Moreirense FC vs Santa Clara?
The Liga NOS match finished Moreirense FC 1:0 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 Moreirense FC vs Santa Clara?
Moreirense FC score 1.39 goals per game on average and Santa Clara 0.78. The Liga NOS average is 2.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Moreirense FC's matches and 39% of Santa Clara's.
What form are Moreirense FC and Santa Clara in?
Over the last 5 games Moreirense FC have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Santa Clara 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Moreirense FC 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.