Varzim vs Amarante: match statistics
Varzim demonstrates significantly better offensive form at their home ground, averaging 1.67 goals per home match with a shot conversion rate of 14%, which is twice as high as that of the visitors. Amarante has serious problems scoring goals away from home – an average of just 0.78 goals per away match and 56% of matches without a goal are alarming statistics. The home side holds an advantage in ball possession (50% vs 41%) and registers significantly more shots on target (4.67 vs 2.56), indicative of their dominance in chance creation. Varzim's goal difference at home stands at +8, while Amarante has a neutral goal difference of 0 on the road, further supporting the hosts. Although both teams are in decent recent form, Varzim's statistical superiority at home and the visitors' offensive weakness away point to a likely victory for the home side.
Varzim vs Amarante: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varzim played against Amarante in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Varzim has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Amarante has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Varzim scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 0.94. Amarante scores 1.06 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Varzim's games and 33% of Amarante's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 33%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 35% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Varzim has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.05 per game. Varzim takes 10.1 shots per game, while Amarante takes 8.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Varzim leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Amarante leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varzim's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Amarante, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 3 games average 2.14 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 35% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.50 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
Varzim demonstrates significantly better offensive form at their home ground, averaging 1.67 goals per home match with a shot conversion rate of 14%, which is twice as high as that of the visitors. Amarante has serious problems scoring goals away from home – an average of just 0.78 goals per away match and 56% of matches without a goal are alarming statistics. The home side holds an advantage in ball possession (50% vs 41%) and registers significantly more shots on target (4.67 vs 2.56), indicative of their dominance in chance creation. Varzim's goal difference at home stands at +8, while Amarante has a neutral goal difference of 0 on the road, further supporting the hosts. Although both teams are in decent recent form, Varzim's statistical superiority at home and the visitors' offensive weakness away point to a likely victory for the home side.
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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
| Varzim | Amarante | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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.
Amarante is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Varzim · 2.2 pts / game - Amarante
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.
Varzim is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Varzim · 1.06 goals / game - Amarante
Varzim scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Amarante keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 meczów).
Amarante scores in 61% of games (11 of 18 meczów), while Varzim keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 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 - Varzim
Over / Under - Amarante
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.
Varzim is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Varzim · 1.06 pts / game - Amarante
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varzim - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Amarante - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). 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
Varzim
Amarante
* 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
| Varzim | Liga | Amarante | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.39 | 2.14 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 33% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 62% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 73% | • 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Varzim's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Amarante. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varzim vs Amarante?
The Liga 3 match finished Varzim 2:1 Amarante. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Varzim and Amarante?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Varzim won 1, Amarante won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Varzim vs Amarante?
Varzim score 1.44 goals per game on average and Amarante 1.06. The Liga 3 average is 2.14 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 35% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Varzim's matches and 33% of Amarante's.
What form are Varzim and Amarante in?
Over the last 5 games Varzim have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Amarante 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varzim vs Amarante?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Varzim vs Amarante: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.