Varzim vs União Santarém: match statistics
Varzim displays clearly superior home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +10 goal difference at their ground. The hosts average 1.58 goals per home game, a significant advantage over União Santarém, who score merely 0.91 goals on average away. A key factor is also the visitors' high FTS% of 45%, indicating frequent struggles to find the net on the road. Although both teams share identical form over the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), Varzim boasts better home xG statistics (1.46 vs the visitors' 1.03). União Santarém shows some defensive solidity away from home (36% clean sheets), however, their offensive impotence and negative goal difference (-1) in away matches tip the scales in favor of the hosts.
Varzim vs União Santarém: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Varzim played against União Santarém in Liga 3 (Portugal). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Varzim has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. União Santarém has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Varzim scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.08. União Santarém scores 0.92 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Varzim's games and 46% of União Santarém's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 33%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Varzim has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.07 per game. Varzim takes 9.5 shots per game, while União Santarém takes 6.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Varzim leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. União Santarém leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Varzim's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For União Santarém, it is minutes 46-60 (6 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
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 displays clearly superior home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +10 goal difference at their ground. The hosts average 1.58 goals per home game, a significant advantage over União Santarém, who score merely 0.91 goals on average away. A key factor is also the visitors' high FTS% of 45%, indicating frequent struggles to find the net on the road. Although both teams share identical form over the last 5 matches (0.6 PPG), Varzim boasts better home xG statistics (1.46 vs the visitors' 1.03). União Santarém shows some defensive solidity away from home (36% clean sheets), however, their offensive impotence and negative goal difference (-1) in away matches tip the scales in favor of the hosts.
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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 | União Santarém | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Varzim · 0.92 goals / game - União Santarém
União Santarém is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.08 goals / game - Varzim · 1 goals / game - União Santarém
Varzim scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while União Santarém keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
União Santarém scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Varzim keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 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 - Varzim
Over / Under - União Santarém
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.
União Santarém is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Varzim · 1.46 pts / game - União Santarém
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Varzim - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
União Santarém - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Varzim
União Santarém
* 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 | União Santarém | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.42 | 2.21 | ▼ 1.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | • 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 46% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 32% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 66% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Varzim vs União Santarém?
The Liga 3 match finished Varzim 1:0 União Santarém. 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 União Santarém?
Varzim score 1.33 goals per game on average and União Santarém 0.92. The Liga 3 average is 2.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Varzim's matches and 46% of União Santarém's.
What form are Varzim and União Santarém in?
Over the last 5 games Varzim have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and União Santarém 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Varzim vs União Santarém?
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.