Vianense vs Paços de Ferreira: match statistics

Vianense have been in significantly better form recently, collecting 10 points from five matches after recording 3 wins and a draw, while Paços de Ferreira have lost 4 of their last 5 games and managed just 3 points. The hosts won their only home match so far, scoring 2 goals and keeping a clean sheet, whereas the visitors have lost every away game, conceding an average of 2 goals. Vianense’s attack is also considerably more effective at home: they average 2 goals from 7 shots per match, while opponents generate just 0.61 xG against this defence. Paços de Ferreira do post a similar average xG of 1.06, but register only 2 shots on target per game and convert 14% of their attempts, compared with 29% for the hosts. Vianense’s superior form, tighter defence and high conversion rate all point towards a home win.

The strongest argument against BTTS - Yes is not Vianense’s current defensive record: in their last 5 matches, the team conceded only 0.4 goals per game, while both teams failed to score in each of those matches. Paços de Ferreira scored just 0.8 goals per game during this period and lost 4 of their last 5 fixtures, increasing the risk that they will fail to find the net. The hosts should nevertheless have a good chance of scoring, as they have recently averaged 2.4 goals, while the visitors conceded as many as 1.8 goals per game. Season-long data is more open, with Paços de Ferreira recording BTTS in 100% of their matches, but their current-form sample and Vianense’s clear defensive improvement support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score — BTTS - No.

Vianense are in clearly better form: they have averaged 2.4 goals in their last 5 matches, while Paços de Ferreira have conceded 1.8 goals per game over the same period. The hosts’ attacking potential is also reflected in the xG figures: 1.29 xG created in their last five appearances compared with 1.78 xG conceded by the visitors. Paços de Ferreira have scored just 0.8 goals per game recently, but their average xG stood at 1.78, while Vianense have conceded as many as 2.5 goals per match across the season, making a goal for the visitors a realistic possibility. At least 2 goals were scored in 100% of Paços de Ferreira’s away matches to date and in 50% of Vianense’s games, making Over 1.5 the strongest pick. The 2.5 line is more evenly balanced, as the hosts have conceded just 0.4 goals on average in their last five matches, reducing confidence in a high-scoring game.

Vianense are showing clearly superior current form: they have averaged 2.4 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded over their last five matches, winning 60% of them, while Paços de Ferreira have lost 80% of their games and conceded an average of 1.8 goals. The hosts control the opening stages very effectively, having conceded no goals before half-time during this run, whereas the visitors have scored just 0.2 goals in the first halves and failed to score in 80% of cases. Vianense were leading at the break in 50% of their recent matches, while Paços de Ferreira have not led at half-time even once, strengthening the scenario of the hosts taking control in the first half. After the break, the hosts maintain a solid defensive record, conceding an average of 0.5 goals, while their opponents have failed to keep a clean sheet and lost the second half in 60% of matches. Although Vianense’s season average is only 0.5 goals per game, their superior recent form, higher number of shots on target—5.5 compared with 2.0—and xG of 1.65 versus 1.06 indicate that 1/1, with the hosts leading at half-time and winning the match, is the most likely HT/FT outcome.