Academico Viseu vs Santa Clara preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal do Fontelo
Liga Portugal
Academico ViseuAVFC
0 1
Santa ClaraCDSC
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
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Goal

CONTEXT

Academico Viseu welcomed Santa Clara for a contest where the away side claimed a 0-1 win. Santa Clara scored early to lead 0-1 at halftime and defended that advantage despite trailing in possession with only 40 percent. Academico Viseu controlled more of the ball at 60 percent yet managed just 0.72 expected goals against Santa Clara's 1.41. The stronger team Santa Clara produced the outcome that aligned with underlying metrics and secured the points without any red cards occurring. The match featured no major disruptions and ended with the visitors on top.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Santa Clara recorded a significant deviation from baseline expectations in this fixture.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's overall profile.
  • xG alignment: The final result proved consistent with the xG differential of -0.69.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with available market alignment signals.
  • xG expectations: Academico Viseu posted 0.72 xG against Santa Clara's 1.41 xG.
  • Event impact: The first-half goal created the decisive event impact on the 0-1 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so no red card distortion occurred.
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
J. Ferreira Gonçalves
J. Ferreira Gonçalves
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
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. Ribeiro
P. Ribeiro
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
M. da Silva Martins
M. da Silva Martins
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
A. Afonso
A. Afonso
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
Santa Clara Petit
Petit
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.54
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Benfica Rank: 89 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nacional Rank: 68 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Nacional Rank: 67 W
Arouca Rank: 70 D
Sporting Braga Rank: 82 W
Casa Pia Rank: 64 D
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.
36
69.89
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Academico Viseu
Santa Clara
Power Score
36
69.89
League Position
14
3
Global Rank
423
267

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

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 —

Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.08
23.38
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.38
19.08
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 -0.38 Efficiency Index
vs
Santa Clara +0.38 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Academico Viseu
Santa Clara
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
Santa Clara
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Academico Viseu Santa Clara
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
7%
56%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.05 vs +0.21
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Academico Viseu Santa Clara
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
56%
7%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.21 vs -0.05
Academico Viseu
Santa Clara
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
Santa Clara
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Academico Viseu Santa Clara
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
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—
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 0.34
Santa Clara 0.30
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Academico Viseu Santa Clara
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
—
—
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 0.04
Santa Clara 0.00
Academico Viseu
Santa Clara
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 66'.
  • CDSC started the game with stronger pressure.
AVFC Pressure CDSC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AVFC reached the top pressure at 66' (87.28).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Municipal do Fontelo
Capacity
6912
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
João António Ferreira Gonçalves
Pedro Ribeiro
Miguel Ângelo da Silva Martins
Ana Afonso

Statistics

Possession
AVFC
56%
CDSC
44%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 3
29 Dangerous attacks 27
60 Possession 40
4 Corners 2
16 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 88
0 Penalties 1
7 Goal Kicks 16
9 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 24
4 Successful Headers 5
0 Injuries 2
22 Dribble Attempts 25
7 Successful Dribbles 12
32 Successful Dribbles Percentage 48

Attacking

105 Attacks 82
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

42 Long Passes 67
473 Passes 318
410 Successful Passes 241
87 Successful Passes Percentage 76
9 Key Passes 6
24 Successful Long Passes 19
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 28

Defensive

1 Saves 1
25 Tackles 22
5 Interceptions 6
55 Duels Won 59

Build-up

21 Total Crosses 8
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : João António Ferreira Gonçalves

Starting XI ▼

98
Ewerton
Ewerton Goalkeeper
6.7
41
Anthony Correia
Anthony Correia Defender
6.63
44
Rúben Pereira
Rúben Pereira Defender
6.45
5
Pedro Barcelos
Pedro Barcelos
Defender46'
6.73
66
Igor Milioransa
Igor Milioransa Defender
6.7
2
Nikolaos Michelis
Nikolaos Michelis
Defender46'
6.79
75
Robinho
Robinho Defender
7.37
8
Cihan Kahraman
Cihan Kahraman Midfielder
6.27
47
Lorougnon Gohi
Lorougnon Gohi
Attacker75'
7
10
Álvaro Zamora
Álvaro Zamora Midfielder
6.53
18
Cristian Ferreira
Cristian Ferreira
Midfielder75'
6.56
14
Soufiane Messeguem
Soufiane Messeguem (C) Midfielder
6.35
31
João Guilherme
João Guilherme Midfielder
7.18
45
Alejandro Mestanza
Alejandro Mestanza Midfielder
7.24
33
André Clóvis
André Clóvis Attacker
6.46
11
Dominik Steczyk
Dominik Steczyk
Attacker66'
6.41
Referee : João António Ferreira Gonçalves

Starting XI ▼

1
Lucas França
Lucas França Goalkeeper
7.22
2
Diogo Calila
Diogo Calila Defender
6.85
4
Pedro Pacheco
Pedro Pacheco Defender
7
5
Guilherme Romão
Guilherme Romão Defender
7.01
21
Emanuel Moreira
Emanuel Moreira Defender
6.6
6
Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Ferreira Midfielder
6.77
8
Djé
Djé Midfielder
6.4
20
Tiago Ribeiro
Tiago Ribeiro
Midfielder78'
6.47
41
Dani Borges
Dani Borges Midfielder
6.75
88
Hiago
Hiago
Midfielder81'
6.47
70
Vinícius Lopes
Vinícius Lopes Midfielder
7.07
11
Welinton Torrão
Welinton Torrão
Attacker78'
6.52
99
Sorriso
Sorriso Midfielder
7.15
18
Afonso Duarte
Afonso Duarte
Attacker63'
6.26
9
Gonçalo Paciência
Gonçalo Paciência (C) Attacker
6.87
7
Fernando
Fernando
Attacker63'
6.41

Events

2ND-HALF
82'
Event
Guilherme Romão
Simulation / 4th Yellowcard
81'
Event
Hiago → Dani Borges
10th Substitution
78'
Event
Tiago Ribeiro → Djé
8th Substitution
78'
Event
Welinton Torrão → Vinícius Lopes
9th Substitution
Event
Cristian Ferreira → Álvaro Zamora
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Lorougnon Gohi → Cihan Kahraman
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Dominik Steczyk → André Clóvis
5th Substitution
66'
63'
Event
Afonso Duarte → Sorriso
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Fernando → Gonçalo Paciência
4th Substitution
58'
Event
Pedro Pacheco
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Pedro Barcelos → Rúben Pereira
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Nikolaos Michelis → Igor Milioransa
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
36'
Event
Sorriso
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
14'
Event
Gonçalo Paciência
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Rúben Pereira
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
12'

Match Commentary

82
Corner Corner
Corner
82
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Guilherme Kennedy Romao
78
Corner Corner
Corner
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Guilherme Kennedy Romao
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Mestanza Right Footed Shot Missed
76
Update Update
On Tiago Ribeiro，Off José Tavares
75
Update Update
On Welinton Macedo dos Santos，Off Vinicius Lopes Da Silva
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Mestanza Right Footed Shot Missed
67
Update Update
On Tiago Ribeiro，Off José Tavares
63
Update Update
On Welinton Macedo dos Santos，Off Vinicius Lopes Da Silva
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Mestanza Right Footed Shot Blocked
55
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Mestanza Right Footed Shot Missed
54
Update Update
On Tiago Ribeiro，Off José Tavares
52
Update Update
On Welinton Macedo dos Santos，Off Vinicius Lopes Da Silva
51
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alejandro Mestanza Right Footed Shot Blocked
46
Update Update
On Cristian Ferreira，Off Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cihan Kahraman Right Footed Shot Missed
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card
45
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-1
38
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-1
36
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Vinicius Lopes Da Silva Right Footed Shot Missed
21
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Daniel Borges Right Footed Shot Blocked
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Goncalo Paciencia Right Footed Shot Goal
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Penalty - Goncalo Paciencia 0-1
12
Corner Corner
Corner
12
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Goncalo Paciencia Right Footed Shot Goal
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Goncalo Paciencia Right Footed Shot Goal
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Goncalo Paciencia Right Footed Shot Saved
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sorriso Right Footed Shot Blocked
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - José Tavares Left Footed Shot Blocked
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Goncalo Paciencia Right Footed Shot Goal
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Joao Antonio Ferreira Goncalves

CONCLUSION

Santa Clara executed a disciplined away performance to defeat Academico Viseu by 0-1. The visitors struck first and protected their lead while the hosts enjoyed greater possession but failed to convert it into meaningful chances. Expected goals favored the away side and the result followed that pattern without any disciplinary incidents altering the contest. Santa Clara demonstrated control and efficiency throughout both halves. This victory reinforces their standing as the more capable side in the matchup and leaves Academico Viseu searching for better finishing in future games.