União Santarém vs CD Mafra: match statistics
CD Mafra displays clearly better form this season with 10 victories compared to just 7 wins for União Santarém. The visitors hold an advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.27 goals per away match with 30 goals in the season, while the hosts score only 0.8 goals per match at home. Mafra also dominates in possession (52% vs 48%) and registers more shots on target (4.0 vs 3.2), which translates to greater game control. União Santarém has just 30% wins at home and their last five home matches ended inconclusively (wdllddwdwl), whereas Mafra has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five overall. Goal difference and expected goals (xG) also speak in favor of the visitors, who, despite 45% draws away, have a real chance of taking three points in this clash.
União Santarém vs CD Mafra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
União Santarém played against CD Mafra in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
União Santarém has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. CD Mafra has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
União Santarém scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 0.90. CD Mafra scores 1.43 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of União Santarém's games and 62% of CD Mafra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 38%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CD Mafra has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.05 per game. União Santarém takes 6.7 shots per game, while CD Mafra takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
União Santarém leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. CD Mafra leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
União Santarém's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For CD Mafra, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 3 games average 2.21 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 38% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
CD Mafra displays clearly better form this season with 10 victories compared to just 7 wins for União Santarém. The visitors hold an advantage in offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1.27 goals per away match with 30 goals in the season, while the hosts score only 0.8 goals per match at home. Mafra also dominates in possession (52% vs 48%) and registers more shots on target (4.0 vs 3.2), which translates to greater game control. União Santarém has just 30% wins at home and their last five home matches ended inconclusively (wdllddwdwl), whereas Mafra has earned 1.6 points per match in their last five overall. Goal difference and expected goals (xG) also speak in favor of the visitors, who, despite 45% draws away, have a real chance of taking three points in this clash.
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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
| União Santarém | CD Mafra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.33 |
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 Mafra is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - União Santarém · 1.6 pts / game - CD Mafra
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.
CD Mafra is 66% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - União Santarém · 1.43 goals / game - CD Mafra
União Santarém is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.9 goals / game - União Santarém · 1 goals / game - CD Mafra
União Santarém scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while CD Mafra keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
CD Mafra scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while União Santarém keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 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 - União Santarém
Over / Under - CD Mafra
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
União Santarém - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. 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.
CD Mafra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
União Santarém
CD Mafra
* 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 3).
Teams vs league
| União Santarém | Liga | CD Mafra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.76 | 2.21 | ▲ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 47% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 38% | • 38% |
| Clean sheets | • 33% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 65% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- CD MafraSubstitutionOn: José Pedro Jesus Santa Precatado MarquesOff: Francisco Xavier Oliveira Ferreira
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 União Santarém's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against CD Mafra. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of União Santarém vs CD Mafra?
The Liga 3 match finished União Santarém 3:1 CD Mafra. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between União Santarém and CD Mafra?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches União Santarém won 0, CD Mafra won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before União Santarém vs CD Mafra?
União Santarém score 0.86 goals per game on average and CD Mafra 1.43. The Liga 3 average is 2.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 43% of União Santarém's matches and 62% of CD Mafra's.
What form are União Santarém and CD Mafra in?
Over the last 5 games União Santarém have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and CD Mafra 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for União Santarém vs CD Mafra?
The statistical background for União Santarém vs CD Mafra — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.