Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia: match statistics
GD Estoril Praia is showing significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game with four victories, while Santa Clara has only 0.4 points per game without a single win. The hosts have very poor scoring efficiency in home matches (0.7 goals per game) and in half of the matches they fail to score at all. Estoril demonstrates a clear offensive advantage, scoring an average of 1.78 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 14%, which is twice as good as Santa Clara's 6%. Although the visitors have a negative away record (56% losses), their current streak of four wins in the last five matches and higher ball possession (51%) indicate an advantage in this clash. Considering all the data, Estoril has a realistic chance to secure a win on difficult grounds.
Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Santa Clara played GD Estoril Praia in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Current form
Santa Clara: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. GD Estoril Praia: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Santa Clara scores 0.74 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. GD Estoril Praia scores 1.95 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Santa Clara 37%, GD Estoril Praia 58%. Over 2.5: Santa Clara 32%, GD Estoril Praia 63%. League level: BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
GD Estoril Praia has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.27. Santa Clara: 11.9 shots per match, GD Estoril Praia: 12.5.
Match halves
Santa Clara: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.37. GD Estoril Praia: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
Santa Clara: 0-15 (6 goals). GD Estoril Praia: 46-60 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 44%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
GD Estoril Praia is showing significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game with four victories, while Santa Clara has only 0.4 points per game without a single win. The hosts have very poor scoring efficiency in home matches (0.7 goals per game) and in half of the matches they fail to score at all. Estoril demonstrates a clear offensive advantage, scoring an average of 1.78 goals per away game with a shot conversion rate of 14%, which is twice as good as Santa Clara's 6%. Although the visitors have a negative away record (56% losses), their current streak of four wins in the last five matches and higher ball possession (51%) indicate an advantage in this clash. Considering all the data, Estoril has a realistic chance to secure a win on difficult grounds.
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
| Santa Clara | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.44 |
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Santa Clara · 2.4 pts / match - GD Estoril Praia
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 164% better for: goals scored per match.
0.74 goals / match - Santa Clara · 1.95 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Santa Clara is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Santa Clara · 1.63 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Santa Clara scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
GD Estoril Praia scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 - Santa Clara
Over / Under - GD Estoril Praia
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.
GD Estoril Praia is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Santa Clara · 1.32 pts / match - GD Estoril Praia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Santa Clara
GD Estoril Praia
* 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
| Santa Clara | Liga | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.84 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 44% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 32% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 31% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 73% | ▲ 95% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Santa Clara 1 - 0 - 0 GD Estoril Praia. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia?
The Liga NOS match finished Santa Clara 2:4 GD Estoril Praia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia?
Santa Clara score 0.74 goals per game on average and GD Estoril Praia 1.95. The Liga NOS average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Santa Clara's matches and 58% of GD Estoril Praia's.
What form are Santa Clara and GD Estoril Praia in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Clara have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and GD Estoril Praia 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia?
The statistical background for Santa Clara vs GD Estoril Praia — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.