Alverca vs Santa Clara preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca
Liga Portugal
AlvercaALV
1 – 1
Santa ClaraCDSC
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Goal
|
Goal
Brenner - 87'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Alverca 1–1 Santa Clara. The match ended in a draw. Santa Clara showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Alverca 0.4 – 1.3 Santa Clara. Possession was 50%–50%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Alverca 1-1 Santa Clara. Santa Clara showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result was not consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market expectations despite the draw.
  • xG expectations: Santa Clara generated 1.3 xG compared to Alverca's 0.39 xG.
  • Event impact: The match featured no major events altering the flow significantly.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued to either side during the game.
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
D. Rosa
D. Rosa
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
R. Gomes Carreira
R. Gomes Carreira
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
J. Campos
J. Campos
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
S. Chaves Jesus
S. Chaves Jesus
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
Alverca Sérgio Ferreira
Sérgio Ferreira
VS
Santa Clara Petit
Petit
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.79
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: 89 L
Estrela Amadora Rank: 64 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Famalicão Rank: 75 L
Estoril Rank: 68 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Famalicão Rank: 75 W
Academico Viseu Rank: 65 W
Nacional Rank: 68 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Nacional Rank: 68 W
Arouca Rank: 72 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.25
70.98
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Alverca
Santa Clara
Power Score
68.25
70.98
League Position
12
4
Global Rank
305
237

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

Alverca

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

Alverca ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Santa Clara
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
14.20
32.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.90
14.20
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
Alverca -1.69 Efficiency Index
vs
Santa Clara +1.69 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Alverca
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.

Alverca
vs
Santa Clara
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Alverca Santa Clara
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
50%
30%
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.
-0.19 vs -0.39
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Alverca Santa Clara
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
30%
50%
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).
-0.39 vs -0.19
Alverca
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.

–
Alverca
vs
Santa Clara
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Alverca Santa Clara
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
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
—
—
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
Alverca 0.12
Santa Clara 0.52
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Alverca Santa Clara
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
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
—
—
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
Alverca 0.03
Santa Clara 0.02
Alverca
Santa Clara
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALV had peak pressure around 51'.
  • CDSC started the game with stronger pressure.
ALV Pressure CDSC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALV reached the top pressure at 51' (52.76).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Alverca ALV Home
2 matches
Santa Clara CDSC Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T00:12:42+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca
Capacity
7705
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Diogo Rosa
Ricardo Jorge Gomes Carreira
João Campos
Sérgio Filipe Chaves Jesus

Statistics

Possession
ALV
48%
CDSC
52%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
3 Shots 5
42 Dangerous attacks 29
50 Possession 50
10 Corners 4
9 Free kicks 14
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

37 Ball Safe 53
9 Goal Kicks 11
1 Goal Attempts 2
5 Substitutions 5
20 Throwins 34
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Injuries 0
10 Dribble Attempts 17
2 Successful Dribbles 8
20 Successful Dribbles Percentage 47

Attacking

81 Attacks 81
0 Big Chances Missed 1
3 Counter Attacks 4

Possession

47 Long Passes 64
345 Passes 354
273 Successful Passes 263
79 Successful Passes Percentage 74
5 Key Passes 12
21 Successful Long Passes 20
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

2 Saves 0
14 Tackles 13
7 Interceptions 7
33 Duels Won 43

Build-up

21 Total Crosses 19
5 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
14 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Diogo Rosa

Starting XI ▼

31
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira Goalkeeper
6.82
4
Yaya Bojang
Yaya Bojang Defender
6.88
12
Isaac James
Isaac James Defender
7.09
14
Steven Baseya
Steven Baseya Defender
6.87
2
Nabil Touaizi
Nabil Touaizi Midfielder
6.71
20
Diogo Spencer
Diogo Spencer
Defender21'
6.79
25
Ian Luccas
Ian Luccas Midfielder
6.81
8
Vasco Moreira
Vasco Moreira
Midfielder63'
6.35
35
Rayan Lucas
Rayan Lucas Midfielder
6.65
55
Chissumba
Chissumba Midfielder
6.62
21
Sergi Gómez Solà
Sergi Gómez Solà
Defender75'
6.22
7
André Vidigal
André Vidigal Attacker
6.17
19
Marco Essimi
Marco Essimi
Attacker75'
6.48
9
Vivaldo Semedo
Vivaldo Semedo Attacker
7.32
17
Samy Jr. Merheg
Samy Jr. Merheg
Attacker74'
6.44
22
Figueiredo
Figueiredo (C) Attacker
6.76
Referee : Diogo Rosa

Starting XI ▼

1
Lucas França
Lucas França Goalkeeper
6.28
2
Diogo Calila
Diogo Calila Defender
6.46
4
Pedro Pacheco
Pedro Pacheco Defender
6.44
5
Guilherme Romão
Guilherme Romão Defender
6.74
21
Emanuel Moreira
Emanuel Moreira Defender
6.53
6
Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Ferreira Midfielder
7.04
8
Djé
Djé Midfielder
7.08
73
Léo Jacó
Léo Jacó
Attacker85'
6.59
20
Tiago Ribeiro
Tiago Ribeiro Midfielder
7.32
22
Vitinho
Vitinho
Midfielder63'
6.32
70
Vinícius Lopes
Vinícius Lopes Midfielder
6.57
11
Welinton Torrão
Welinton Torrão
Attacker71'
6.98
99
Sorriso
Sorriso Midfielder
6.66
10
Brenner
Brenner
Attacker63'
7.47
9
Gonçalo Paciência
Gonçalo Paciência (C) Attacker
6.68
7
Fernando
Fernando
Attacker71'
6.68

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Figueiredo
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
90+3'
90+3'
Event
Brenner
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
87'
Event
Brenner
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
85'
Event
Léo Jacó → Djé
10th Substitution
Event
Marco Essimi → André Vidigal
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Sergi Gómez Solà → Chissumba
9th Substitution
75'
Event
Samy Jr. Merheg → Vivaldo Semedo
7th Substitution
74'
71'
Event
Fernando → Gonçalo Paciência
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Welinton Torrão → Vinícius Lopes
6th Substitution
Event
Vivaldo Semedo
Header / 1st Goal
69'
Event
Vasco Moreira → Ian Luccas
3rd Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Brenner → Sorriso
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Vitinho → Tiago Ribeiro
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Emanuel Moreira
Persistent fouling / 1st Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Diogo Spencer → Nabil Touaizi
1st Substitution
21'

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Santa Clara wins a corner after Matheus Mendes concedes.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Brenner from Santa Clara has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Matheus Mendes from Alverca saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Fernando.
90
Update Update
Alverca is called offside as Yaya Bojang is caught in an offside position.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Figueiredo from Alverca receives a yellow card.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Brenner from Santa Clara receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Vasco Moreira from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Brenner commits a foul for Santa Clara.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
89
Update Update
Léo Jacó from Santa Clara wins a free kick on the left wing.
89
Update Update
Marco Essimi from Alverca commits a foul.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 between Alverca and Santa Clara. Brenner scores for Santa Clara with a right-footed shot from close range into the bottom left corner, assisted by Welinton Torrão's cross.
86
Update Update
Fernando from Santa Clara commits a handball.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Léo Jacó comes on for Djé Tavares.
85
Update Update
Djé Tavares from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85
Update Update
Sergi Gómez from Alverca commits a foul.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Emanuel Moreira concedes.
82
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Djé Tavares from Santa Clara takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
78
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
77
Update Update
Figueiredo from Alverca wins a free kick on the left wing.
77
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
77
Update Update
Pedro Pacheco from Santa Clara commits a foul.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Sergi Gómez comes on for Francisco Chissumba.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Marco Essimi comes on for André Vidigal.
75
Update Update
Vitinho from Santa Clara wins a free kick on the right wing.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Isaac James of Alverca.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Samy Merheg comes on for Vivaldo Semedo.
72
Update Update
Vitinho from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
72
Update Update
Foul committed by Rayan Lucas of Alverca.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Fernando comes on for Gonçalo Paciência.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Welinton Torrão comes on for Vinícius Lopes.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alverca leads Santa Clara 1-0. Vivaldo Semedo scores for Alverca with a header from close range into the bottom right corner, assisted by Isaac James' cross after a corner.
68
Corner Corner
Alverca is awarded a corner after Djé Tavares concedes.
66
Update Update
Alverca is called offside as Vivaldo Semedo is caught in an offside position.
65
Attempt Attempt
Brenner from Santa Clara misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Vinícius Lopes, who provided a headed pass after a set piece situation.
65
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Djé Tavares from Santa Clara has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Brenner provided the assist.
64
Update Update
Delay in the match at Alverca.
64
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
64
Update Update
Djé Tavares from Santa Clara is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
64
Update Update
Foul committed by Vasco Moreira of Alverca.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Vitinho comes on for Tiago Ribeiro.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Santa Clara: Brenner comes on for Sorriso.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Vasco Moreira comes on for Ian Luccas.
60
Update Update
Emanuel Moreira from Santa Clara commits a foul.
60
Update Update
Vivaldo Semedo from Alverca wins a free kick on the right wing.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Emanuel Moreira of Santa Clara receives a yellow card.
59
Update Update
Gonçalo Paciência from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Steven Baseya of Alverca.
58
Corner Corner
Emanuel Moreira from Santa Clara misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. Tiago Ribeiro provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
58
Attempt Attempt
Guilherme Romão's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
58
Update Update
Vivaldo Semedo from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
58
Update Update
Emanuel Moreira from Santa Clara commits a foul.
57
Attempt Attempt
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Emanuel Moreira.
57
Corner Corner
Santa Clara wins a corner after Yaya Bojang concedes it.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Emanuel Moreira concedes.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by Diogo Calila.
53
Update Update
Sorriso from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the attacking half.
53
Update Update
Ian Luccas from Alverca commits a foul.
52
Update Update
Emanuel Moreira from Santa Clara commits a foul.
52
Update Update
Vivaldo Semedo from Alverca wins a free kick on the left wing.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after a concession by Diogo Calila.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Vivaldo Semedo of Alverca.
49
Update Update
Tiago Ribeiro from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
48
Corner Corner
Alverca is awarded a corner after Guilherme Romão concedes.
47
Update Update
Diogo Spencer from Alverca commits a foul.
47
Update Update
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Alverca 0, Santa Clara 0.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ian Luccas from Alverca has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the left. He was assisted by Figueiredo.
45
Update Update
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara commits a foul.
45
Update Update
Steven Baseya from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
45
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Diogo Calila from Santa Clara.
42
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Rayan Lucas from Alverca takes a right-footed shot from long range on the right but misses to the left. He was assisted by Ian Luccas.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Guilherme Romão concedes.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Sorriso from Santa Clara has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but Matheus Mendes from Alverca saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Pedro Ferreira.
36
Update Update
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara wins a free kick on the left wing.
36
Update Update
Diogo Spencer from Alverca commits a foul.
33
Update Update
Offside called against Alverca. Vivaldo Semedo is flagged for offside.
32
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
30
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
28
Update Update
Diogo Calila from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28
Update Update
Francisco Chissumba from Alverca commits a foul.
28
Update Update
Gonçalo Paciência from Santa Clara commits a foul.
28
Update Update
Figueiredo from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26
Attempt Attempt
Diogo Spencer's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Figueiredo.
26
Update Update
Guilherme Romão from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
26
Update Update
Diogo Spencer from Alverca commits a foul.
25
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Ribeiro's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Guilherme Romão.
24
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Ribeiro's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Vinícius Lopes.
24
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gonçalo Paciência from Santa Clara takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
23
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Pacheco from Santa Clara misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it close but to the left. The chance was set up by Tiago Ribeiro's cross after a set piece.
22
Update Update
Gonçalo Paciência from Santa Clara wins a free kick on the left wing.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Rayan Lucas of Alverca.
21
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
21
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Alverca: Diogo Spencer comes on for Nabil Touaizi due to an injury.
21
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Nabil Touaizi from Alverca.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Francisco Chissumba of Alverca.
16
Update Update
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Tiago Ribeiro concedes.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Alverca after Guilherme Romão concedes.
11
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ian Luccas from Alverca takes a right-footed shot from outside the box but misses to the left. He was assisted by Figueiredo.
8
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara has his right-footed shot from the center of the box blocked. Djé Tavares provided the assist.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Santa Clara after a concession by Steven Baseya.
6
Corner Corner
Alverca is awarded a corner after Guilherme Romão concedes.
4
Update Update
Matheus Mendes from Alverca wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4
Update Update
Vinícius Lopes from Santa Clara commits a foul.
3
Corner Corner
Santa Clara wins a corner after Matheus Mendes concedes.
3
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Ribeiro's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pedro Ferreira.
1
Update Update
First half begins.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Alverca 1-1 Santa Clara. Structural assessment: Santa Clara exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.