Porto vs Alverca preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Do Dragão Sun, 9 Aug - 5:00 PM
Liga Portugal
PortoFCP
2 0
AlvercaALV
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 5:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
André Silva - 9' (P)
Gabri Veiga - 44' (P)
Goal
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CONTEXT

Porto defeated Alverca 2-0 with both goals scored in the first half to establish a 2-0 halftime lead. The home side controlled 54 percent possession while the visitors held 46 percent. Porto recorded 2.45 expected goals compared to Alverca's 1.6 for a differential of 0.85. The stronger team delivered the win as the outcome remained consistent with xG values. No red cards were issued to either side and no second half adjustments occurred. The result featured a significant deviation level attributed to Porto. This performance underscored the home team's dominance from start to finish.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Porto 2-0 Alverca. Porto showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team's performance.
  • xG alignment: The xG alignment confirmed the outcome consistency with a differential of 0.85.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true as the result matched pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were met with Porto at 2.45 and Alverca at 1.6.
  • Event impact: Event impact was minimal with no second half adjustments recorded.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent due to no cards being shown to either side.
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
L. Branco Godinho
L. Branco Godinho
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. de Sá Martins
P. de Sá Martins
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
G. Soares Vaz Freire
G. Soares Vaz Freire
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
D. Araújo
D. Araújo
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
Porto F. Farioli
F. Farioli
VS
Alverca Sérgio Ferreira
Sérgio Ferreira
2.36
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.15
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Santa Clara Rank: 70 W
AVS Rank: 64 L
Alverca Rank: 69 W
Estrela Amadora Rank: 65 W
Tondela Rank: 67 W
Estoril Rank: 71 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Famalicão Rank: 77 L
Estoril Rank: 71 D
Porto Rank: 88 L
Arouca Rank: 71 W
Nacional Rank: 68 L
Casa Pia Rank: 65 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 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.
87.97
68.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Porto
Alverca
Power Score
87.97
68.73
League Position
1
18
Global Rank
25
314

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Porto

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

Alverca

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

Porto ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Alverca
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.33
35.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.00
23.33
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
Porto -1.01 Efficiency Index
vs
Alverca +1.01 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Porto
Alverca
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.

Porto
vs
Alverca
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Porto Alverca
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
92%
87%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
2.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.26 vs -1.40
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Porto Alverca
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
87%
92%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 2.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-1.40 vs -0.26
Porto
Alverca
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.

–
Porto
vs
Alverca
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Porto Alverca
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
Porto 0.19
Alverca 0.68
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Porto Alverca
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
Porto 0.00
Alverca 0.04
Porto
Alverca
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 56'.
  • FCP started the game with stronger pressure.
FCP Pressure ALV Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALV reached the top pressure at 56' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Porto FCP Home
2 matches
Alverca ALV Away
Match Record
2
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
4
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:49:37+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Do Dragão
Capacity
50033
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luis Miguel Branco Godinho
Pedro Nuno de Sá Martins
Gonçalo Nuno Soares Vaz Freire
Diogo Araújo

Statistics

Possession
FCP
53%
ALV
47%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 7
52 Dangerous attacks 22
54 Possession 46
7 Corners 9
8 Free kicks 13
0 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

45 Ball Safe 54
2 Penalties 0
10 Goal Kicks 9
9 Goal Attempts 8
5 Substitutions 4
19 Throwins 18
13 Successful Headers 4
0 Injuries 1
18 Dribble Attempts 16
3 Successful Dribbles 9
17 Successful Dribbles Percentage 56

Attacking

90 Attacks 83
1 Big Chances Missed 3
1 Counter Attacks 0

Possession

46 Long Passes 40
404 Passes 341
348 Successful Passes 270
86 Successful Passes Percentage 79
4 Key Passes 8
24 Successful Long Passes 16
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

5 Saves 2
14 Tackles 23
9 Interceptions 4
40 Duels Won 49

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 14
3 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

13 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Starting XI ▼

99
Diogo Costa
Diogo Costa (C) Goalkeeper
7.62
4
Jakub Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior Defender
7.3
5
Jan Bednarek
Jan Bednarek Defender
7.23
12
Zaidu Sanusi
Zaidu Sanusi Defender
6.7
52
Martim Fernandes
Martim Fernandes Defender
6.31
18
Nehuén Pérez
Nehuén Pérez
Defender74'
6.53
8
Victor Froholdt
Victor Froholdt Midfielder
6.77
10
Gabri Veiga
Gabri Veiga Midfielder
7.27
86
Rodrigo Mora
Rodrigo Mora
Midfielder75'
6.61
22
Alan Varela
Alan Varela Midfielder
6.72
13
Pablo Rosario
Pablo Rosario
Midfielder58'
6.25
7
William Gomes
William Gomes Attacker
6.78
17
Borja Sainz
Borja Sainz
Attacker58'
6.66
11
Pepê
Pepê Attacker
6.45
19
André Silva
André Silva Attacker
7.23
27
Deniz Gül
Deniz Gül
Attacker82'
6.53
Referee : Luis Miguel Branco Godinho

Starting XI ▼

31
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira Goalkeeper
5.92
4
Yaya Bojang
Yaya Bojang Defender
6.12
55
Chissumba
Chissumba
Defender60'
6.52
14
Steven Baseya
Steven Baseya Defender
6.81
33
Bastien Meupiyou
Bastien Meupiyou Defender
6.59
2
Nabil Touaizi
Nabil Touaizi Midfielder
6.29
6
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui
Davy Jean Carl Kamon Gui Midfielder
6.93
12
Isaac James
Isaac James Midfielder
6.4
25
Ian Luccas
Ian Luccas Midfielder
6.15
18
Zakaria Kessary
Zakaria Kessary
Midfielder74'
6.56
9
Vivaldo Semedo
Vivaldo Semedo Attacker
6.45
17
Samy Jr. Merheg
Samy Jr. Merheg
Attacker60'
6.61
10
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira Attacker
7.42
22
Figueiredo
Figueiredo (C) Attacker
6.82
19
Marco Essimi
Marco Essimi
Attacker79'
6.77

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Francisco Jorge Tavares Oliveira
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Deniz Gül → André Silva
9th Substitution
82'
79'
Event
Marco Essimi → Figueiredo
8th Substitution
Event
Rodrigo Mora → Gabri Veiga
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Nehuén Pérez → Martim Fernandes
6th Substitution
74'
74'
Event
Zakaria Kessary → Ian Luccas
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Chissumba → Yaya Bojang
3rd Substitution
60'
Event
Samy Jr. Merheg → Vivaldo Semedo
4th Substitution
Event
Pablo Rosario → Alan Varela
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Borja Sainz → William Gomes
2nd Substitution
58'
52'
Event
Yaya Bojang
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
Event
Gabri Veiga
Right foot shot / 2nd Penalty
44'
43'
Event
Nabil Touaizi
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
André Silva
Penalty awarded
40'
Event
André Silva
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
9'
8'
Event
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
André Silva
Penalty awarded
5'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Chiquinho takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Jan Bednarek Head Shot Missed
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Francisco Chiquinho.
82
Update Update
Deniz Gül comes on for Andre Silva.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Marco Essimi replaces Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos.
75
Update Update
Rodrigo Mora comes on for Gabriel Veiga.
74
Update Update
Nehuen Perez is on, and Martim Fernandes is off.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Davy Gui's right-footed shot is blocked.
73
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Chiquinho takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Kiwior takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
Attempt Attempt
Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Chissumba is on, and Yaya Bojang is off.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Samy Jr. Merheg comes on for Vivaldo Semedo.
58
Update Update
Pablo Rosario replaces Alan Varela.
58
Update Update
Borja Sainz Eguskiza comes on for William Gomes.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
William Gomes takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
52
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yaya Bojang receives a yellow card.
49
Attempt Attempt
Yaya Bojang's header is saved.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Ian Luccas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Ian Luccas takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Ian Luccas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Attempt Attempt
Davy Gui takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Francisco Chiquinho takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Veiga takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Veiga's left-footed shot is saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ian Luccas Head Shot Missed
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gabriel Veiga scores with a right-footed shot.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gabriel Veiga takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
43
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Gabriel Veiga scores, making it 2-0.
40
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Nabili Zoubdi Touaizi.
38
Attempt Attempt
Vivaldo Semedo takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
32
Attempt Attempt
Jakub Kiwior takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
29
Update Update
VAR decision reviewed for William Gomes.
29
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Figueiredo dos Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Attempt Attempt
Steven Baseya takes a right-footed shot but misses.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Andre Silva scores, making it 1-0.
8
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira.
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira.
5
Attempt Attempt
Andre Silva attempted a header but missed the shot.
4
Attempt Attempt
William Gomes takes a right-footed shot but misses.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Luis Godinho.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion Porto's performance against Alverca demonstrated clear superiority from the outset. With both goals coming in the first half the team established a lead that proved insurmountable. The expected goals figures supported the final scoreline of 2-0 indicating efficient finishing and solid defensive work. Possession was relatively balanced but Porto created more opportunities overall. The absence of any disciplinary issues meant the focus remained on the tactical battle. This victory aligns with Porto being the stronger side and reinforces their position. The match unfolded without unexpected twists providing a straightforward result based on the data available.