Varzim vs Sporting Braga II: match statistics
Varzim vs Sporting Braga II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varzim played against Sporting Braga II in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on December 7, 2025. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Varzim has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sporting Braga II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Varzim scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.09. Sporting Braga II scores 0.82 and allows 0.91. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Varzim's games and 27% of Sporting Braga II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 18%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Varzim has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.04 per game. Varzim takes 10.4 shots per game, while Sporting Braga II takes 7.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Varzim leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Sporting Braga II leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varzim's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Sporting Braga II, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 3 games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 32% 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.
Stats by half
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 | Sporting Braga II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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.
Sporting Braga II is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Varzim · 1.4 pts / game - Sporting Braga II
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 77% better for: goals scored per game.
1.45 goals / game - Varzim · 0.82 goals / game - Sporting Braga II
Sporting Braga II is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Varzim · 0.91 goals / game - Sporting Braga II
Varzim scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 meczów), while Sporting Braga II keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 meczów).
Sporting Braga II scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 meczów), while Varzim keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 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 - Sporting Braga II
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 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / game - Varzim · 0.73 pts / game - Sporting Braga II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varzim - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 27%. 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.
Sporting Braga II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Sporting Braga II
* 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 | Sporting Braga II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.55 | 2.08 | ▼ 1.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 45% | ▼ 27% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 32% | ▼ 18% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 34% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 64% | 56% | • 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 74% | • 73% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Varzim's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sporting Braga II. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Varzim vs Sporting Braga II?
The Liga 3 match finished Varzim 3:1 Sporting Braga II. 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 Sporting Braga II?
Varzim score 1.45 goals per game on average and Sporting Braga II 0.82. The Liga 3 average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Varzim's matches and 27% of Sporting Braga II's.
What form are Varzim and Sporting Braga II in?
Over the last 5 games Varzim have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sporting Braga II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varzim vs Sporting Braga II?
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.