Varzim vs Sanjoanense: match statistics
Varzim presents solid home form with 38% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+6) at their own stadium. The hosts maintain a high average possession (51%) and a shooting efficiency of 14%, translating to 1.63 goals per game in home fixtures. Sanjoanense, on the other hand, is experiencing a serious crisis, having lost all of their last five matches, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 13 during this period. The visitors have the weakest away form with a 50% loss rate, low offensive efficiency (1.0 goal per game away), and a negative goal difference (-3). The xG advantage for Varzim (1.49 vs 0.89 for the visitors) and Sanjoanense's disastrous run suggest a home win, although their tendency to draw (50% in home matches) means a split of points cannot be ruled out.
Varzim vs Sanjoanense: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varzim played against Sanjoanense in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Varzim has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sanjoanense has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Varzim scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sanjoanense scores 1.13 and allows 1.69. Games in this league average 2.14 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Varzim's games and 56% of Sanjoanense's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 56%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 35% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Varzim has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.14 per game. Varzim takes 9.7 shots per game, while Sanjoanense takes 8.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Varzim leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Sanjoanense leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varzim's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Sanjoanense, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 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, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 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
Varzim presents solid home form with 38% of home matches won and a positive goal difference (+6) at their own stadium. The hosts maintain a high average possession (51%) and a shooting efficiency of 14%, translating to 1.63 goals per game in home fixtures. Sanjoanense, on the other hand, is experiencing a serious crisis, having lost all of their last five matches, scoring just 3 goals while conceding 13 during this period. The visitors have the weakest away form with a 50% loss rate, low offensive efficiency (1.0 goal per game away), and a negative goal difference (-3). The xG advantage for Varzim (1.49 vs 0.89 for the visitors) and Sanjoanense's disastrous run suggest a home win, although their tendency to draw (50% in home matches) means a split of points cannot be ruled out.
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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 | Sanjoanense | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
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.
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 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Varzim · 1.13 goals / game - Sanjoanense
Varzim is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Varzim · 1.69 goals / game - Sanjoanense
Varzim scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Sanjoanense keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
Sanjoanense scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Varzim keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - Sanjoanense
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.
Sanjoanense is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Varzim · 1.25 pts / game - Sanjoanense
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varzim - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 31%. 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.
Sanjoanense - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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
Varzim
Sanjoanense
* 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 | Sanjoanense | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.31 | 2.14 | ▲ 2.81 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 35% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 34% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 62% | • 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 73% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
- SanjoanenseYellow cardJhon Ordoñez
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 Varzim's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sanjoanense. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varzim vs Sanjoanense?
The Liga 3 match finished Varzim 2:0 Sanjoanense. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Varzim vs Sanjoanense?
Varzim score 1.31 goals per game on average and Sanjoanense 1.13. 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 56% of Sanjoanense's.
What form are Varzim and Sanjoanense in?
Over the last 5 games Varzim have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sanjoanense 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varzim vs Sanjoanense?
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.