Santa Clara vs Famalicão preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio de São Miguel
Liga Portugal
Santa ClaraCDSC
1 0
FamalicãoFCF
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Santa Clara defeated Famalicão 1-0 at home with the halftime score also standing at 1-0. The home side took an early lead and maintained it despite Famalicão controlling 68 percent of possession against Santa Clara's 32 percent. Expected goals favored Santa Clara at 1.64 to Famalicão's 1.03 for a differential of 0.61. Although Famalicão entered as the stronger team the outcome went to the hosts who recorded no red cards while none were shown to the visitors either. The result marked a significant deviation led by Santa Clara and proved consistent with the underlying metrics throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Santa Clara achieved a significant deviation by defeating the stronger Famalicão side.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome aligned with the expected goals as Santa Clara held a 1.64 to 1.03 advantage.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals projected Santa Clara at 1.64 and Famalicão at 1.03.
  • Event impact: The sole goal in the first half determined the 1-0 final score.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued affecting the match 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
I. Vasilica
I. Vasilica
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
J. Alves Fernandes
J. Alves Fernandes
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. Castro Pereira
J. Castro Pereira
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
M. Monteiro Fonseca
M. Monteiro Fonseca
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
Santa Clara Petit
Petit
VS
Famalicão C. Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal
C. Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal
1.69
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.79
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Academico Viseu Rank: 65 W
Nacional Rank: 68 D
Porto Rank: 87 L
Nacional Rank: 67 W
Arouca Rank: 70 D
Sporting Braga Rank: 81 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Marítimo Rank: 65 L
Estoril Rank: 71 D
Alverca Rank: 67 W
Estrela Amadora Rank: 64 D
Benfica Rank: 88 D
Estoril Rank: 67 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.06
74.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Santa Clara
Famalicão
Power Score
70.06
74.01
League Position
4
14
Global Rank
243
152

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

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

Santa Clara

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

Famalicão

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

Santa Clara ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Famalicão
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.44
18.24
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.24
43.44
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
Santa Clara +2.21 Efficiency Index
vs
Famalicão -2.21 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Santa Clara
Famalicão
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.

Santa Clara
vs
Famalicão
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Santa Clara Famalicão
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
11%
8%
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 -0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Santa Clara Famalicão
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
11%
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).
-0.08 vs -0.19
Santa Clara
Famalicão
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.

–
Santa Clara
vs
Famalicão
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Santa Clara Famalicão
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
Santa Clara 0.32
Famalicão 0.13
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Santa Clara Famalicão
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
Santa Clara 0.00
Famalicão 0.03
Santa Clara
Famalicão
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FCF had peak pressure around 53'.
  • FCF started the game with stronger pressure.
CDSC Pressure FCF Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FCF reached the top pressure at 53' (74.97).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Santa Clara CDSC Home
4 matches
Famalicão FCF Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
4
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
4
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-24T00:14:06+00:00

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 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio de São Miguel
Capacity
13277
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Iancu Ioan Vasilica
Jorge António Alves Fernandes
José Pedro Castro Pereira
Miguel André Monteiro Fonseca

Statistics

Possession
CDSC
38%
FCF
62%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 3
38 Dangerous attacks 68
32 Possession 68
1 Corners 9
16 Free kicks 16
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

38 Ball Safe 36
6 Goal Kicks 7
3 Goal Attempts 2
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 21
1 Hit Woodwork 0
16 Successful Headers 9
1 Assists 0
18 Dribble Attempts 30
11 Successful Dribbles 18
61 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60

Attacking

64 Attacks 138
1 Big Chances Missed 1
5 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

51 Long Passes 38
266 Passes 569
196 Successful Passes 499
74 Successful Passes Percentage 88
10 Key Passes 7
22 Successful Long Passes 13
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 34

Defensive

3 Saves 1
26 Tackles 15
10 Interceptions 10
68 Duels Won 57

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 29
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
16 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Iancu Ioan Vasilica

Starting XI ▼

1
Lucas França
Lucas França Goalkeeper
7.47
2
Diogo Calila
Diogo Calila Defender
7.43
4
Pedro Pacheco
Pedro Pacheco Defender
7.27
5
Guilherme Romão
Guilherme Romão Defender
6.94
21
Emanuel Moreira
Emanuel Moreira Defender
7
6
Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Ferreira Midfielder
7.02
8
Djé
Djé Midfielder
6.83
3
Henrique Silva
Henrique Silva
Defender88'
41
Dani Borges
Dani Borges Midfielder
6.95
20
Tiago Ribeiro
Tiago Ribeiro
Midfielder74'
6.82
70
Vinícius Lopes
Vinícius Lopes Midfielder
7.38
11
Welinton Torrão
Welinton Torrão
Attacker62'
6.51
99
Sorriso
Sorriso Midfielder
6.83
10
Brenner
Brenner
Attacker62'
6.88
9
Gonçalo Paciência
Gonçalo Paciência (C) Attacker
7.15
7
Fernando
Fernando
Attacker74'
6.52
Referee : Iancu Ioan Vasilica

Starting XI ▼

25
Lazar Carević
Lazar Carević Goalkeeper
6.49
3
Léo Realpe
Léo Realpe Defender
6.71
21
Tamás Szűcs
Tamás Szűcs
Midfielder81'
6.5
4
Finn van Breemen
Finn van Breemen Defender
6.89
17
Rodrigo Pinheiro
Rodrigo Pinheiro Defender
7.04
28
Pedro Bondo
Pedro Bondo Defender
6.61
24
Mathis Jangéal
Mathis Jangéal
Midfielder86'
6.3
6
Tom van de Looi
Tom van de Looi (C) Midfielder
7.07
7
Sorriso
Sorriso Midfielder
6.92
10
Pedro Santos
Pedro Santos Midfielder
6.76
11
Óscar Aranda
Óscar Aranda
Attacker65'
6.96
14
Mathias de Amorim
Mathias de Amorim Midfielder
6.71
23
Gil Dias
Gil Dias Midfielder
5.8
18
Roméo Beney
Roméo Beney
Attacker46'
7.08
70
Georgios Koutsias
Georgios Koutsias Attacker
6.23
91
Rudi Almeida
Rudi Almeida
Attacker86'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Henrique Silva → Djé
10th Substitution
88'
88'
Event
Mathis Jangéal
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
86'
Event
Rudi Almeida → Georgios Koutsias
8th Substitution
86'
Event
Mathis Jangéal → Pedro Bondo
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Tamás Szűcs → Léo Realpe
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Mathias de Amorim
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Léo Realpe
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Fernando → Gonçalo Paciência
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Tiago Ribeiro → Dani Borges
6th Substitution
74'
65'
Event
Óscar Aranda → Pedro Santos
4th Substitution
Event
Brenner → Sorriso
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Welinton Torrão → Vinícius Lopes
3rd Substitution
62'
46'
Event
Roméo Beney → Gil Dias
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Vinícius Lopes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
26'
Event
Gonçalo Paciência
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Ferreira takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Ribeiro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Ferreira takes a right-footed shot but misses the target.
88
Attempt Attempt
Tiago Ribeiro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
88
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 1-0.
86
Attempt Attempt
Rudi Almeida takes a right-footed shot but misses.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mathis Jangeal.
84
Update Update
Offside.
81
Substitution Substitution
Tamas Szucs is substituted off for Leonardo Javier Realpe Montano.
80
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Aranda Subiela takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
80
Update Update
Offside.
78
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Aranda Subiela with his right foot, but it is saved.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
74
Update Update
Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira comes on for Goncalo Paciencia.
73
Update Update
Tiago Ribeiro comes on for Daniel Borges.
65
Update Update
Tiago Ribeiro is on, and Daniel Borges is off.
64
Attempt Attempt
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Goncalo Paciencia takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
62
Update Update
Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos is on, and Sorriso is off.
62
Update Update
Welinton Macedo dos Santos comes on for Vinicius Lopes Da Silva.
59
Attempt Attempt
Sorriso's right-footed shot is blocked.
55
Attempt Attempt
Vinicius Lopes Da Silva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Marcos Vinicios Lopes Moura from Sorriso with his left foot is blocked.
53
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Romeo Beney with his left foot is saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Romeo Beney with his left foot, but it misses the target.
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Marcos Vinicios Lopes Moura from Sorriso with a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Romeo Beney with his left foot is blocked.
46
Update Update
On comes Romeo Beney, off goes Gil Dias.
44
Attempt Attempt
Goncalo Paciencia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Update Update
Offside.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Marcos Vinicios Lopes Moura from Sorriso with a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
22
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Vinicius Lopes Da Silva.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Goncalo Paciencia scores to make it 1-0.
19
Attempt Attempt
Georgios Koutsias attempts a header but misses the shot.
15
Attempt Attempt
Sorriso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Attempt Attempt
Goncalo Paciencia takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Borges takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Attempt Attempt
Daniel Borges takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Iancu Vasilica.

CONCLUSION

Santa Clara secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Famalicão by protecting an early advantage from the opening period. Despite limited possession the home side created enough quality to match their expected goals total while the visitors fell short despite greater ball control. The absence of any dismissals allowed both teams to maintain their structures without forced adjustments. This outcome highlighted how clinical finishing and defensive organization can overcome statistical disadvantages in possession. Santa Clara's win stands as a clear example of efficiency prevailing in a low-scoring encounter where the stronger side could not convert dominance into results.