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
Game details
Santa Clara played against Gil Vicente in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Santa Clara has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Gil Vicente has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Santa Clara scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.19. Gil Vicente scores 1.50 and allows 1.04. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Santa Clara's games and 50% of Gil Vicente's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 50%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gil Vicente has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.28 per game. Santa Clara takes 12.2 shots per game, while Gil Vicente takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Santa Clara leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Gil Vicente leads at halftime in 46% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santa Clara's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Gil Vicente, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 55% 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
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.
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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
| Santa Clara | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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.
Santa Clara is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Santa Clara · 1 pts / game - 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 70% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Santa Clara · 1.5 goals / game - Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Santa Clara · 1.04 goals / game - Gil Vicente
Santa Clara scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Gil Vicente keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
Gil Vicente scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Santa Clara
Over / Under - Gil Vicente
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.
Gil Vicente is 69% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Santa Clara · 1.62 pts / game - Gil Vicente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gil Vicente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 42%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Santa Clara
Gil Vicente
* 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
| Santa Clara | Liga | Gil Vicente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.08 | 2.71 | ▼ 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 30% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 79% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 Santa Clara's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Gil Vicente. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 0.88 goals per game on average and Gil Vicente 1.50. The Liga NOS average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Santa Clara's matches and 50% 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 1-2-2 (1.00 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.