Santa Clara vs Vitória Guimarães: match statistics
Vitória Guimarães appear to be the favorites for this match despite their poorer away form. Santa Clara are in 16th place in the table and are in very poor form – they haven't won any of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.4 points per game. The hosts have the worst home record with a 58% loss rate and only 25% wins, making them one of the weakest sides at home. Vitória Guimarães, despite a 64% loss rate away from home, show better overall form (1.4 points in their last 5 matches) and an advantage in offensive statistics – higher xG (1.39 vs 1.29) and more goals scored. A key factor is also that Santa Clara have failed to score in 42% of their home matches, which, combined with the hosts' weak defense (conceding an average of 1.17 goals), gives the visitors a real chance of a favorable result. Considering all the data, I predict a victory for Vitória Guimarães, although the slight statistical advantage and the visitors' poor away form leave room for a draw.
Santa Clara vs Vitória Guimarães: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santa Clara played against Vitória Guimarães in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Santa Clara has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Vitória Guimarães has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Santa Clara scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 1.29. Vitória Guimarães scores 1.17 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Santa Clara's games and 46% of Vitória Guimarães's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 46%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vitória Guimarães has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.30 per game. Santa Clara takes 12.5 shots per game, while Vitória Guimarães takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Santa Clara leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Vitória Guimarães leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santa Clara's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Vitória Guimarães, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Vitória Guimarães appear to be the favorites for this match despite their poorer away form. Santa Clara are in 16th place in the table and are in very poor form – they haven't won any of their last 5 matches, averaging just 0.4 points per game. The hosts have the worst home record with a 58% loss rate and only 25% wins, making them one of the weakest sides at home. Vitória Guimarães, despite a 64% loss rate away from home, show better overall form (1.4 points in their last 5 matches) and an advantage in offensive statistics – higher xG (1.39 vs 1.29) and more goals scored. A key factor is also that Santa Clara have failed to score in 42% of their home matches, which, combined with the hosts' weak defense (conceding an average of 1.17 goals), gives the visitors a real chance of a favorable result. Considering all the data, I predict a victory for Vitória Guimarães, although the slight statistical advantage and the visitors' poor away form leave room for 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 | Vitória Guimarães | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vitória Guimarães is 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Santa Clara · 1.4 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães
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.
Vitória Guimarães is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Santa Clara · 1.17 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães
Santa Clara is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Santa Clara · 1.46 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães
Santa Clara scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while Vitória Guimarães keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Vitória Guimarães scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 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 - Vitória Guimarães
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.
Vitória Guimarães is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Santa Clara · 1.13 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Vitória Guimarães - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Vitória Guimarães
* 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 | Vitória Guimarães | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 2.73 | ▼ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | • 46% | 47% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 56% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 30% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 71% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | • 79% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Santa Clara's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Vitória Guimarães. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Clara vs Vitória Guimarães?
The Liga NOS match finished Santa Clara 2:0 Vitória Guimarães. 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 Vitória Guimarães?
Santa Clara score 0.83 goals per game on average and Vitória Guimarães 1.17. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Santa Clara's matches and 46% of Vitória Guimarães's.
What form are Santa Clara and Vitória Guimarães in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Clara have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Vitória Guimarães 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santa Clara vs Vitória Guimarães?
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.