Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente: match statistics
Gil Vicente are showing significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 5th in the table with 11 wins compared to just 6 losses for Santa Clara, who are positioned 13th. The visitors demonstrate higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.31 goals per away match with a better shot conversion rate (10% vs 8%) and a higher xG (1.49 vs 1.26 for the hosts). Santa Clara have an alarming home record with 54% losses and just 31% wins, conceding an average of 1.08 goals per match at home. Gil Vicente in away matches are characterized by solid defense (38% clean sheets) and a positive goal difference (+2), while the hosts have a negative goal difference (-2). Although the recent form of both teams is not impressive, the qualitative and statistical advantage of Gil Vicente points to their victory, although Santa Clara playing at home could put up resistance, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Santa Clara play Gil Vicente in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match date is 21 March 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Santa Clara: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Gil Vicente: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Santa Clara scores 0.94 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Gil Vicente scores 1.38 and concedes 1.12. League average: 2.68 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Santa Clara 41%, Gil Vicente 47%. Over 2.5: Santa Clara 35%, Gil Vicente 53%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Gil Vicente has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.25. Santa Clara: 11.7 shots per match, Gil Vicente: 13.8.
Match halves
Santa Clara: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.56. Gil Vicente: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Santa Clara: 76-90+ (12 goals). Gil Vicente: 31-45+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.68 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Gil Vicente are showing significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 5th in the table with 11 wins compared to just 6 losses for Santa Clara, who are positioned 13th. The visitors demonstrate higher offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.31 goals per away match with a better shot conversion rate (10% vs 8%) and a higher xG (1.49 vs 1.26 for the hosts). Santa Clara have an alarming home record with 54% losses and just 31% wins, conceding an average of 1.08 goals per match at home. Gil Vicente in away matches are characterized by solid defense (38% clean sheets) and a positive goal difference (+2), while the hosts have a negative goal difference (-2). Although the recent form of both teams is not impressive, the qualitative and statistical advantage of Gil Vicente points to their victory, although Santa Clara playing at home could put up resistance, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Santa Clara | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Santa Clara is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Santa Clara · 0.8 pts / match - Gil Vicente
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.
Gil Vicente is 47% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Santa Clara · 1.38 goals / match - Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Santa Clara · 1.12 goals / match - Gil Vicente
Santa Clara scores in 62% of matches (21 of 34 matches), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 35% (12 of 34 matches).
Gil Vicente scores in 74% of matches (25 of 34 matches), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Santa Clara
Over / Under — Gil Vicente
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Gil Vicente is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / match - Santa Clara · 1.5 pts / match - Gil Vicente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Santa Clara
Gil Vicente
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Santa Clara | Liga | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.15 | 2.68 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 48% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 54% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 29% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Santa Clara 0 - 0 - 1 Gil Vicente. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente?
The Liga NOS match finished Santa Clara 1:0 Gil Vicente. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente?
Santa Clara score 0.94 goals per game on average and Gil Vicente 1.38. The Liga NOS average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Santa Clara's matches and 47% of Gil Vicente's.
What form are Santa Clara and Gil Vicente in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Clara have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Gil Vicente 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Santa Clara vs Gil Vicente: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.