Academico Viseu vs Porto preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal do Fontelo
Liga Portugal
Academico ViseuAVFC
0 3
PortoFCP
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
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Goal
Gabri Veiga - 20'

CONTEXT

Academico Viseu hosted Porto in a match that concluded 0-3. Porto established a three-goal lead by halftime with all goals scored in the opening period. Academico Viseu recorded 57 percent possession compared to Porto's 43 percent. Expected goals stood at 1.32 for the home side and 1.14 for the visitors. The outcome showed a significant deviation aligned with Porto despite the xG values being close. No red cards were shown to either team. The result proved inconsistent with the underlying xG metrics yet aligned with pre-match market indicators.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Porto achieved a significant deviation from expected patterns in securing the 0-3 win.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency metrics remained in line with the observed performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the close xG figures of 1.32 to 1.14.
  • Market alignment: The outcome matched market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG values suggested a tighter contest than the 0-3 scoreline indicated.
  • Event impact: All three goals occurred in the first half shaping the match trajectory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to distort team structures or dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Bertolo Nogueira
M. Bertolo Nogueira
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
P. Duarte Brás
P. Duarte Brás
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Figueiredo Pires
N. Figueiredo Pires
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
R. Baixinho
R. Baixinho
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Academico Viseu B. Nogueira Pinheiro
B. Nogueira Pinheiro
VS
Porto F. Farioli
F. Farioli
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.46
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Marítimo Rank: 66 D
Santa Clara Rank: 70 L
Benfica Rank: 89 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Arouca Rank: 71 W
Rio Ave Rank: 66 W
Alverca Rank: 69 W
Santa Clara Rank: 71 W
AVS Rank: 64 L
Alverca Rank: 68 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
39.23
87.8
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Academico Viseu
Porto
Power Score
39.23
87.8
League Position
13
1
Global Rank
420
23

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Academico Viseu — Opponent-weighted form score
Porto — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Academico Viseu Porto

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Academico Viseu

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Porto

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Academico Viseu ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Porto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
17.81
15.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
15.00
17.81
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Academico Viseu — Efficiency Index
vs
Porto — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Academico Viseu
Porto
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Academico Viseu
vs
Porto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Academico Viseu Porto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
37%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.49 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Academico Viseu Porto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
37%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00 vs -0.49
Academico Viseu
Porto
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Academico Viseu
vs
Porto
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Academico Viseu Porto
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Academico Viseu 0.39
Porto 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Academico Viseu Porto
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Academico Viseu 0.10
Porto 0.00
Academico Viseu
Porto
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AVFC had peak pressure around 34'.
  • FCP started the game with stronger pressure.
AVFC Pressure FCP Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AVFC reached the top pressure at 34' (64.68).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Municipal do Fontelo
Capacity
6912
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miguel Bertolo Nogueira
Paulo Ricardo Duarte Brás
Nuno Filipe Figueiredo Pires
Ricardo Baixinho

Statistics

Possession
AVFC
56%
FCP
44%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
1 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 0
23 Dangerous attacks 29
57 Possession 43
1 Corners 1
19 Free kicks 13

Match Overview

73 Ball Safe 53
3 Goal Kicks 8
4 Goal Attempts 4
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 18
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 1
17 Dribble Attempts 9
8 Successful Dribbles 3
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33

Attacking

81 Attacks 74
1 Big Chances Missed 0
2 Counter Attacks 1

Possession

67 Long Passes 43
510 Passes 384
438 Successful Passes 321
86 Successful Passes Percentage 84
7 Key Passes 4
35 Successful Long Passes 22
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 51

Defensive

1 Saves 1
9 Tackles 19
9 Interceptions 16
46 Duels Won 45

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 6
3 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
13 Fouls 19

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

98
Ewerton
Ewerton Goalkeeper
6.18
2
Nikolaos Michelis
Nikolaos Michelis Defender
6.46
5
Pedro Barcelos
Pedro Barcelos
Defender84'
6.48
41
Anthony Correia
Anthony Correia Defender
6.54
57
Gu Costa
Gu Costa Defender
6.01
75
Robinho
Robinho Defender
6.22
7
Luís Silva
Luís Silva (C) Midfielder
6.42
45
Alejandro Mestanza
Alejandro Mestanza
Midfielder58'
6.76
8
Cihan Kahraman
Cihan Kahraman Midfielder
6.74
6
André Ceitil
André Ceitil
Midfielder70'
6.56
14
Soufiane Messeguem
Soufiane Messeguem Midfielder
6.94
31
João Guilherme
João Guilherme Attacker
6.7
33
André Clóvis
André Clóvis Attacker
6.48
9
Mohamed Bouldini
Mohamed Bouldini
Attacker70'
6.65
47
Lorougnon Gohi
Lorougnon Gohi Attacker
6.7
22
Nils Mortimer
Nils Mortimer
Attacker58'
6.43
Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

99
Diogo Costa
Diogo Costa (C) Goalkeeper
6.7
4
Jakub Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior Defender
6.93
5
Jan Bednarek
Jan Bednarek Defender
6.84
18
Nehuén Pérez
Nehuén Pérez
Defender46'
6.71
12
Zaidu Sanusi
Zaidu Sanusi Defender
6.38
52
Martim Fernandes
Martim Fernandes
Defender18'
6.51
20
Alberto Costa
Alberto Costa Defender
6.63
22
Alan Varela
Alan Varela
Midfielder82'
6.45
8
Victor Froholdt
Victor Froholdt Midfielder
6.94
10
Gabri Veiga
Gabri Veiga Midfielder
8.36
13
Pablo Rosario
Pablo Rosario Midfielder
7.26
7
William Gomes
William Gomes Attacker
7.69
16
In-beom Hwang
In-beom Hwang
Midfielder60'
6.77
11
Pepê
Pepê Attacker
6.75
17
Borja Sainz
Borja Sainz
Attacker60'
6.67
19
André Silva
André Silva Attacker
7.19

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pedro Barcelos → Nikolaos Michelis
10th Substitution
84'
82'
Event
Alan Varela → Alberto Costa
9th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Bouldini → André Clóvis
7th Substitution
70'
Event
André Ceitil → Cihan Kahraman
8th Substitution
70'
60'
Event
In-beom Hwang → William Gomes
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Borja Sainz → Pepê
6th Substitution
Event
Alejandro Mestanza → Luís Silva 
3rd Substitution
58'
Event
Nils Mortimer → Lorougnon Gohi
4th Substitution
58'
46'
Event
Nehuén Pérez → Jan Bednarek
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
William Gomes
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
20'
Event
Gabri Veiga
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
18'
Event
Martim Fernandes → Zaidu Sanusi
1st Substitution
5'
Event
André Silva
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Borja Sainz from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Robinho from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Robinho from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
88
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Mestanza from Académico de Viseu hits the left post with a right-footed shot from close range, assisted by Soufiane Messeguem's cross.
87
Attempt Attempt
João Guilherme's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Nils Mortimer provided the assist.
87
Update Update
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
87
Update Update
Foul committed by Soufiane Messeguem of Académico de Viseu.
84
Update Update
André Silva from FC Porto is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Nikos Michelis from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Académico de Viseu: Pedro Barcelos comes on for Nikos Michelis.
83
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. João Guilherme from Académico de Viseu shoots with his right foot from the center of the box, but it's too high. Robinho provided the assist with a cross.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Alan Varela comes on for Alberto Costa due to an injury.
81
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Alejandro Mestanza from Académico de Viseu takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
80
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
78
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
76
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Borja Sainz from FC Porto has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked. He was assisted by Hwang In-Beom.
74
Update Update
Foul committed by Hwang In-Beom of FC Porto.
74
Update Update
Alejandro Mestanza from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
74
Update Update
Gabri Veiga of FC Porto is caught offside.
73
Update Update
André Silva from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Update Update
Nikos Michelis from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
71
Update Update
Nehuén Pérez from FC Porto commits a foul.
71
Update Update
Mohamed Bouldini from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
70
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto commits a handball.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Académico de Viseu: André Ceitil comes on for Cihan Kahraman.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Académico de Viseu: Mohamed Bouldini comes on for André Clóvis.
68
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Borja Sainz from FC Porto has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Ewerton from Académico de Viseu saves it in the top right corner. The shot was assisted by André Silva.
68
Update Update
Borja Sainz from FC Porto commits a foul.
68
Update Update
Robinho from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Update Update
João Guilherme from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto commits a foul.
66
Corner Corner
FC Porto wins a corner after Alejandro Mestanza concedes.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Hwang In-Beom of FC Porto.
64
Update Update
Alejandro Mestanza from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
61
Update Update
Victor Froholdt from FC Porto is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
61
Update Update
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Borja Sainz comes on for Pepê.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Hwang In-Beom comes on for William Gomes.
60
Update Update
Gabri Veiga commits a handball for FC Porto.
59
Update Update
Gabri Veiga commits a foul for FC Porto.
59
Update Update
Alejandro Mestanza from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Académico de Viseu: Nils Mortimer comes on for Lorougnon Gohi.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Académico de Viseu: Alejandro Mestanza comes on for Luís Silva.
57
Update Update
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
57
Update Update
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
56
Update Update
Foul committed by Alberto Costa of FC Porto.
56
Update Update
Lorougnon Gohi from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
54
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto commits a foul.
54
Update Update
Soufiane Messeguem from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Luís Silva from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
André Silva commits a foul for FC Porto.
51
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto commits a foul.
51
Update Update
Lorougnon Gohi of Académico de Viseu wins a free kick on the left wing.
49
Update Update
Victor Froholdt from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by João Guilherme of Académico de Viseu.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with Académico de Viseu trailing FC Porto 0-3.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Nehuén Pérez comes on for Jan Bednarek.
45
Update Update
William Gomes from FC Porto wins a free kick in the attacking half.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Soufiane Messeguem of Académico de Viseu.
45
Attempt Attempt
Robinho from Académico de Viseu has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards that is blocked. Cihan Kahraman provided the assist.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. João Guilherme of Académico de Viseu heads the ball from very close range but misses to the right. The chance was set up by Cihan Kahraman's cross following a set piece.
43
Update Update
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick on the right wing.
43
Update Update
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto commits a foul.
42
Update Update
Martim Fernandes of FC Porto is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
42
Update Update
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
40
Update Update
André Clóvis from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick in the attacking half.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Jan Bednarek of FC Porto.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! FC Porto leads 3-0 against Académico de Viseu. William Gomes scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Gabri Veiga.
35
Update Update
Pepê from FC Porto wins a free kick in the attacking half.
35
Update Update
Foul committed by Anthony Correia of Académico de Viseu.
34
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
32
Update Update
Soufiane Messeguem from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick in the attacking half.
32
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
32
Update Update
Victor Froholdt from FC Porto commits a foul.
31
Corner Corner
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved in the top left corner by Diogo Costa of FC Porto.
30
Update Update
Luís Silva from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
30
Update Update
André Silva commits a foul for FC Porto.
29
Update Update
João Guilherme from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
29
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto commits a foul.
26
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Lorougnon Gohi from Académico de Viseu has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked. Nikos Michelis provided the assist.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! FC Porto leads 2-0 against Académico de Viseu. Gabri Veiga scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, assisted by Pepê's headed pass. The goal is confirmed after a VAR review.
19
Update Update
Luís Silva from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
19
Update Update
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto wins a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Update Update
Cihan Kahraman from Académico de Viseu commits a foul.
18
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Martim Fernandes comes on for Zaidu Sanusi due to an injury.
18
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
15
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Zaidu Sanusi of FC Porto.
12
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Soufiane Messeguem from Académico de Viseu has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. He was assisted by Robinho.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Académico de Viseu, conceded by Pablo Rosario.
10
Update Update
William Gomes from FC Porto commits a foul.
10
Update Update
Nikos Michelis from Académico de Viseu is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! FC Porto takes the lead 1-0 against Académico de Viseu. André Silva scores with a left-footed shot from very close range to the center of the goal.
3
Update Update
Foul committed by Alberto Costa of FC Porto.
3
Update Update
Lorougnon Gohi from Académico de Viseu wins a free kick on the left wing.
1
Update Update
Pepê from FC Porto is caught offside.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Porto completed a 0-3 victory over Academico Viseu with the entire scoring completed before the interval. Possession favored the home team yet failed to translate into goals or xG superiority. The xG differential remained minimal at 0.18 while the actual result diverged from those metrics. Absence of red cards ensured standard team compositions throughout. The performance aligned with market expectations despite the xG inconsistency. Porto maintained control after the early goals to close out the result without further adjustments in the second period.