Estoril 1-2 Boavista – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Estoril at 44%, yet in-form Boavista provide a compelling counter-argument — this Estoril vs Boavista fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
Estádio António Coimbra da Mota plays host to Estoril versus Boavista in Primeira Liga (matchday 4). Kick-off: Sunday 3 September 2023 at 16:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Estoril have collected 1.30 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 1D 5L. Last five: D W L W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.20 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Estoril at home: 6W 0D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Estoril are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Boavista (all games): 5W 3D 2L across their last 10 — 1.80 points per game. Last five: D W W W D. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.30. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — a high rate that makes Yes a well-evidenced angle from their form.
Boavista away from home: 3W 1D 6L from their last 10 away games — 1.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.00 is notably below their overall 1.80 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
On a straight form reading, Boavista are the stronger side — 0.50 PPG clear of the hosts (1.80 vs 1.30). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 4 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Estoril, 2 for Boavista and 1 draw — leaving the H2H largely neutral.
The 4 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.8 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 6 May 2023, ended Estoril 0–1 Boavista — a Boavista win.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading
Estoril half-time and goal-timing data (last 37 games, 18 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 83% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 30%; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (home games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
Boavista half-time and goal-timing data (last 37 games, 18 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 61% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estoril 38% versus Boavista 65%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estoril 38% | Boavista 60%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Estoril surrender their half-time lead 30% of the time, while Boavista have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 40% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estoril 1.62 xG and Boavista 1.34 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Estoril attack 1.011 / defence 0.872 | Boavista attack 1.315 / defence 1.026. League average goals — home 1.560 / away 1.172. Boavista have an above-average attack rating of 1.315, which lifts their away xG to 1.34. Data: built from Estoril's last 37 games and Boavista's last 37.
Result probabilities: Estoril 44% | Draw 24% | Boavista 32%. Fair-value odds: Estoril 2.28 | Draw 4.13 | Boavista 3.14. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS Yes probability 59% | Total xG 2.96. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.96 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 59% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Estoril at 44% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Boavista (1.80 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Estoril if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.96 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 57% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Estoril's last 10 home games and Boavista's last 10 away games) averaging 3.1 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 2.8 goals per game across 4 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 59% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Estoril 30% (last 10 home games) | Boavista 80% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estoril vs Boavista | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 4 | Venue: Estádio António Coimbra da Mota • Kick-off: Sunday 3 September 2023 at 16:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Estoril 44% | Draw 24% | Boavista 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% (Under 43%) | BTTS Yes 59% (No 41%) | xG Estoril 1.62 / Boavista 1.34 • Poisson strength factors: Estoril attack 1.011 / def 0.872 | Boavista attack 1.315 / def 1.026 | league avg home 1.560 / away 1.172 • Poisson stance: Estoril (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
Estoril xG
Expected Goals
1.34
Boavista xG
59%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Estoril vs Boavista FAQs
What time does Estoril vs Boavista kick off?
Estoril vs Boavista kicked off at 16:30 UK time on Sunday 3 September 2023 at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
What was the final score in Estoril vs Boavista?
Estoril 1 - 2 Boavista.
Where is Estoril vs Boavista being played?
The match is being played at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
What competition is Estoril vs Boavista part of?
Estoril vs Boavista is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 4) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Estoril vs Boavista?
Our statistical model gives Estoril a 44% chance of winning, Boavista a 32% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Estoril the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estoril vs Boavista?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Estoril and Boavista will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Estoril vs Boavista have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Estoril's attack rating (1.01) and Boavista's defence rating (1.03), the model arrives at 1.62 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Boavista's attack (1.31x) against Estoril's defence (0.87x) — and the away total comes out at 1.34.
These ratings are built from Estoril's last 37 games and Boavista's last 37 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.7%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-2 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Estoril Win
44%
2.28
24%
4.13
32%
3.14
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
1 – 0
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
Estoril xG
Total xG
2.96
1.34
Boavista xG
2.28
44%
Home win
4.13
24%
Draw
3.14
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.69
41%
BTTS No
2.45
Clean Sheet
26%
3.83
20%
5.04
Win to Nil
11%
8.72
6%
15.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.2 | 7.0 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.4 | 11.2 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 9.1 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Estoril vs Boavista Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Estoril vs Boavista?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.7%.
How many goals are Estoril and Boavista expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for Estoril and 1.34 for Boavista, a combined total of 2.96.
How confident is the prediction model for Estoril vs Boavista?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 37 outings, Estoril have picked up 1.03 PPG on a 11W 5D 21L record — D-W-L-W-L across the most recent five.
Boavista's form line: 14W 9D 14L from 37 games, 1.38 PPG, last five D-W-W-W-D.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.03 PPG for Estoril against 1.38 for Boavista. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Estoril have posted 1.44 PPG from their last 18 home games (8W 2D 8L). That's noticeably better than their 1.03 PPG overall — Estoril are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Boavista have gone 5W 2D 11L from their last 18 away games — 0.94 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.38 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Boavista's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Estoril come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Estoril are averaging 1.05 goals scored and 1.49 conceded per game recently; Boavista are on 1.38 scored and 1.57 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Boavista in 65%.
Last 37 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Estoril
Early Season
Boavista
Early Season
Estoril (Home) vs Boavista (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Estoril
Early Season
Boavista
Early Season
❓ Estoril vs Boavista Form FAQs
What form are Estoril and Boavista in coming into this match?
Estoril have gone 11W 5D 21L in their last 37 games (1.03 PPG), while Boavista have gone 14W 9D 14L in their last 37 (1.38 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estoril at home or Boavista away?
Estoril's home record (1.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estoril at home: 1.44 PPG; Boavista away: 0.94 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 8 H2H matches between Estoril and Boavista, the earliest from September 2021. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent in our data was on 9 February 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Estoril have gone 2W 0D 2L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Boavista — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Estoril
2
Draws
4
Boavista
Recent Meetings
❓ Estoril vs Boavista H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Estoril and Boavista?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Estoril have won 2, Boavista have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Estoril and Boavista last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 9 February 2025: Estoril 2-1 Boavista.
Who has won more matches between Estoril and Boavista?
Boavista have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Estoril are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 29% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Boavista are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Estoril 33%, Boavista 61% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 39% (Estoril) and 67% (Boavista).
On the defensive side: Estoril keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Estoril have failed to score in 33% of games; Boavista in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estoril home games / Boavista away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Estoril vs Boavista Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Estoril and Boavista matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Estoril's recent matches and 61% of Boavista's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Estoril and Boavista matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 39% of Estoril's recent games and 67% of Boavista's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Estoril and Boavista matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 83% of Estoril's recent matches and 67% of Boavista's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Boavista defy the odds to beat Estoril 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Boavista beat Estoril 1-2 at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Regular Season - 4, in the Primeira Liga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Estoril 1.62 xG and Boavista 1.34 xG, a combined 2.96. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Estoril attack 1.01 / defence 0.87 against Boavista attack 1.31 / defence 1.03, drawn from 37/37 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Estoril 44% | Draw 24% | Boavista 32%, with Estoril to win its most likely call at 44%. The actual Boavista win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Estoril 38%, Boavista 60%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Estoril's trading profile (37 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 38% of their matches — today it did.
Boavista's trading profile (37 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Estoril 1.03 PPG, Boavista 1.38 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Boavista win broke the near-deadlock. Boavista (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.89 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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