Vitória Guimarães vs Porto: match statistics
Porto are in exceptional form this season, as the unbeaten league leaders with a record of 16 wins and just 1 draw. The visiting team boasts an impressive 100% away win rate, scoring an average of 2.22 goals while conceding just 0.22 goals per away match. Vitória Guimarães, sitting in 7th place, have a significantly weaker home form with only a 44% win rate and a negative xG differential (1.36 to 1.44). Porto have won their last 9 away matches in a row and are on a 5-match winning streak, which, combined with their +18 away goal difference, gives them a massive advantage. The hosts have defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per home match, which could be ruthlessly exploited by the league's best attack.
Vitória Guimarães vs Porto: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vitória Guimarães played against Porto in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Vitória Guimarães has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Porto has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Vitória Guimarães scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.29. Porto scores 2.12 and allows 0.24. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Vitória Guimarães's games and 24% of Porto's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 53%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Porto has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.38 per game. Vitória Guimarães takes 12.8 shots per game, while Porto takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Vitória Guimarães leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Porto leads at halftime in 65% and scores 1.18 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vitória Guimarães's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Porto, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 53% 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 3.00 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
Porto are in exceptional form this season, as the unbeaten league leaders with a record of 16 wins and just 1 draw. The visiting team boasts an impressive 100% away win rate, scoring an average of 2.22 goals while conceding just 0.22 goals per away match. Vitória Guimarães, sitting in 7th place, have a significantly weaker home form with only a 44% win rate and a negative xG differential (1.36 to 1.44). Porto have won their last 9 away matches in a row and are on a 5-match winning streak, which, combined with their +18 away goal difference, gives them a massive advantage. The hosts have defensive issues, conceding an average of 1.44 goals per home match, which could be ruthlessly exploited by the league's best attack.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Vitória Guimarães | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.37 |
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.
Porto is 88% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães · 3 pts / game - Porto
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.
Porto is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães · 2.12 goals / game - Porto
Porto is 438% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Vitória Guimarães · 0.24 goals / game - Porto
Vitória Guimarães scores in 59% of games (10 of 17 meczów), while Porto keeps a clean sheet in 76% (13 of 17 meczów).
Porto scores in 94% of games (16 of 17 meczów), while Vitória Guimarães keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Vitória Guimarães
Over / Under - Porto
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.
Porto is 116% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Vitória Guimarães · 2.29 pts / game - Porto
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vitória Guimarães - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 41%. 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.
Porto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 65% of games and wins 94%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +8 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). 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
Vitória Guimarães
Porto
* 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 Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Vitória Guimarães | Liga | Porto | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.69 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 53% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 30% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 73% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 76% | • 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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 Vitória Guimarães's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Porto. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vitória Guimarães vs Porto?
The Liga NOS match finished Vitória Guimarães 0:1 Porto. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vitória Guimarães vs Porto?
Vitória Guimarães score 1.06 goals per game on average and Porto 2.12. The Liga NOS average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Vitória Guimarães's matches and 24% of Porto's.
What form are Vitória Guimarães and Porto in?
Over the last 5 games Vitória Guimarães have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Porto 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vitória Guimarães vs Porto?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Vitória Guimarães vs Porto: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.