CD Tondela vs Santa Clara: match statistics
The match is shaping up as an evenly matched encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, occupying 17th and 16th place respectively. Both teams share an identical seasonal record (4 wins, 6 draws, 13 defeats) and the same negative goal difference in their matches (-7). CD Tondela displays very poor home form with just a 9% home win rate and a 64% rate of matches without scoring a goal, making them the least efficient home side. Santa Clara is also in crisis, losing four of their last five matches and averaging a mere 0.2 points per match during this period. The slight advantage of the visitors in offensive statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, lower FTS%) is offset by the home team's benefit of playing in front of their own supporters. Considering both teams' high tendency to draw (36% for each) and their similarly poor form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
CD Tondela vs Santa Clara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CD Tondela played Santa Clara in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
CD Tondela: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Santa Clara: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
CD Tondela scores 0.74 and concedes 1.57 goals per match. Santa Clara scores 0.78 and concedes 1.26. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CD Tondela 35%, Santa Clara 43%. Over 2.5: CD Tondela 52%, Santa Clara 35%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Santa Clara has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.18. CD Tondela: 10.7 shots per match, Santa Clara: 12.3.
Match halves
CD Tondela: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.43. Santa Clara: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
CD Tondela: 0-15 (4 goals). Santa Clara: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
The match is shaping up as an evenly matched encounter between two teams from the lower part of the table, occupying 17th and 16th place respectively. Both teams share an identical seasonal record (4 wins, 6 draws, 13 defeats) and the same negative goal difference in their matches (-7). CD Tondela displays very poor home form with just a 9% home win rate and a 64% rate of matches without scoring a goal, making them the least efficient home side. Santa Clara is also in crisis, losing four of their last five matches and averaging a mere 0.2 points per match during this period. The slight advantage of the visitors in offensive statistics (higher xG, better shot conversion, lower FTS%) is offset by the home team's benefit of playing in front of their own supporters. Considering both teams' high tendency to draw (36% for each) and their similarly poor form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CD Tondela | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CD Tondela is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - CD Tondela · 0.2 pts / match - Santa Clara
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.
Santa Clara is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
0.74 goals / match - CD Tondela · 0.78 goals / match - Santa Clara
Santa Clara is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.57 goals / match - CD Tondela · 1.26 goals / match - Santa Clara
CD Tondela scores in 43% of matches (10 of 23 matches), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Santa Clara scores in 57% of matches (13 of 23 matches), while CD Tondela keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CD Tondela
Over / Under - Santa Clara
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
CD Tondela is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / match - CD Tondela · 0.87 pts / match - Santa Clara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CD Tondela - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CD Tondela
Santa Clara
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| CD Tondela | Liga | Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.30 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 56% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 71% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
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
Previous meeting: CD Tondela 1 - 0 - 0 Santa Clara. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
The Liga NOS match finished CD Tondela 2:2 Santa Clara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
CD Tondela score 0.74 goals per game on average and Santa Clara 0.78. The Liga NOS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 35% of CD Tondela's matches and 43% of Santa Clara's.
What form are CD Tondela and Santa Clara in?
Over the last 5 games CD Tondela have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Santa Clara 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CD Tondela vs Santa Clara?
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.