Estoril 4-0 Farense – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Estoril at 58% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Estoril face Farense.
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Match Analysis
Estoril host Farense at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in Primeira Liga (matchday 15). Kick-off is Saturday 30 December 2023 at 15:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Estoril stand at 3W 2D 5L — 1.10 PPG. Last five: W W L W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.60 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Estoril at home: 6W 1D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.90 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Estoril are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Farense — last 10 games: 4W 3D 3L — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W W L D D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.20. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Farense's form when playing away from home: 2W 1D 3L across their last 6 road games (1.17 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 67% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Estoril at 1.10 PPG versus Farense's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Trading Patterns
Estoril in-play and half-time data (last 14 games, 6 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 50% 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 60% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%.
Farense in-play and half-time data (last 14 games, 6 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 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estoril 57% versus Farense 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estoril 64% | Farense 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estoril 2.03 xG and Farense 1.13 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 1.261 / defence 0.847 | Farense attack 1.086 / defence 1.067. League average goals — home 1.511 / away 1.229. Estoril carry an above-average attack rating of 1.261 — their 2.03 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Data: built from Estoril's last 48 games and Farense's last 14.
Result probabilities: Estoril 58% | Draw 21% | Farense 21%. Fair-value odds: Estoril 1.72 | Draw 4.72 | Farense 4.85. The model has a clear lean to Estoril (58%) — a 37pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 61% | BTTS Yes probability 59% | Total xG 3.16. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 61% — the 3.16 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.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Estoril are the pick at 58% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 3.16 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 61% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Estoril's last 10 home games and Farense's last 6 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 59% on Yes. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Estoril 30% (last 10 home games) | Farense 67% (last 6 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estoril vs Farense | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 15 | Venue: Estádio António Coimbra da Mota • Kick-off: Saturday 30 December 2023 at 15:30 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 58% | Draw 21% | Farense 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 61% (Under 39%) | BTTS Yes 59% (No 41%) | xG Estoril 2.03 / Farense 1.13 • Poisson strength factors: Estoril attack 1.261 / def 0.847 | Farense attack 1.086 / def 1.067 | league avg home 1.511 / away 1.229 • Poisson stance: Estoril (58%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.03
Estoril xG
Expected Goals
1.13
Farense xG
59%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
61%
Over 2.5
39%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Estoril vs Farense FAQs
What time does Estoril vs Farense kick off?
Estoril vs Farense kicked off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday 30 December 2023 at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
What was the final score in Estoril vs Farense?
Estoril 4 - 0 Farense.
Where is Estoril vs Farense being played?
The match is being played at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
What competition is Estoril vs Farense part of?
Estoril vs Farense is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 15) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Estoril vs Farense?
Our statistical model gives Estoril a 58% chance of winning, Farense a 21% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Estoril the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estoril vs Farense?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Estoril and Farense will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Estoril vs Farense have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 61%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Estoril's attacking strength (1.26x league average) is weighed against Farense's defensive record (1.07x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.03. The same calculation in reverse, Farense's attack versus Estoril's defence, projects 1.13 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Estoril's last 48 games and Farense's last 14 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.0%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.9%), 2-0 (8.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Estoril Win
58%
1.72
21%
4.72
21%
4.85
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
9.7%
Draw
2 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.03
Estoril xG
Total xG
3.16
1.13
Farense xG
1.72
58%
Home win
4.72
21%
Draw
4.85
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
61%
Over 2.5
1.64
39%
Under 2.5
2.56
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
21%
Over 4.5
4.76
79%
Under 4.5
1.27
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.70
41%
BTTS No
2.43
Clean Sheet
32%
3.10
13%
7.64
Win to Nil
19%
5.32
3%
37.05
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Estoril vs Farense Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Estoril vs Farense?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.0%.
How many goals are Estoril and Farense expected to score?
The model projects 2.03 expected goals for Estoril and 1.13 for Farense, a combined total of 3.16.
How confident is the prediction model for Estoril vs Farense?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 58%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Estoril come into this having played 14 games, going 4W 2D 8L for 1.00 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-W-D.
On the other side, Farense sit at 1.29 PPG from 14 outings (5W 3D 6L), a run that reads W-W-L-D-D across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Estoril on 1.00 PPG, Farense on 1.29. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Estoril's home form reads 3W 1D 2L across their last 6 home games, a 1.67 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.00 PPG overall — Estoril are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Farense have taken 1.17 points per game from their last 6 away games (2W 1D 3L).
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.
The Goals Picture
Estoril are averaging 1.79 goals scored and 1.71 conceded per game recently; Farense are on 1.57 scored and 1.29 conceded.
Last 14 Results
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Farense
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Estoril (Home) vs Farense (Away)
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❓ Estoril vs Farense Form FAQs
What form are Estoril and Farense in coming into this match?
Estoril have gone 4W 2D 8L in their last 14 games (1.00 PPG), while Farense have gone 5W 3D 6L in their last 14 (1.29 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estoril at home or Farense away?
Estoril's home record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estoril at home: 1.67 PPG; Farense away: 1.17 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 4 H2H matches in our data, going back to December 2023. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent in our data was on 8 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 30 Dec 2023, when Estoril won Estoril 4-0 Farense.
Estoril's record when hosting Farense specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Estoril
1
Draws
2
Farense
Recent Meetings
❓ Estoril vs Farense H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Estoril and Farense?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, Estoril have won 1, Farense have won 2, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Estoril and Farense last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 March 2025: Estoril 2-2 Farense.
Who has won more matches between Estoril and Farense?
Farense have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 4 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Estoril see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Farense are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Estoril 33%, Farense 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Estoril) and 50% (Farense). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Estoril keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Farense in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estoril home games / Farense away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Estoril vs Farense Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Estoril and Farense matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Estoril's recent matches and 67% of Farense's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Estoril and Farense matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Estoril's matches and 50% of Farense's.
Do Estoril and Farense matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 50% of Estoril's recent matches and 67% of Farense's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Estoril run riot with a 4-0 hammering of Farense.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Estoril beat Farense 4-0 at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Regular Season - 15, in the Primeira Liga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Estoril 2.03 xG and Farense 1.13 xG, a combined 3.16. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. Estoril beat their projection by 2.0 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Farense landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Estoril attack 1.26 / defence 0.85 against Farense attack 1.09 / defence 1.07, drawn from 48/14 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Estoril 58% | Draw 21% | Farense 21%, with Estoril to win its most likely call at 58%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 61%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 39% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Estoril 64%, Farense 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Estoril's trading profile (14 games, 6 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did not.
Farense's trading profile (14 games, 6 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Estoril 1.00 PPG, Farense 1.29 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Estoril win broke the near-deadlock. Estoril (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.17 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.83 average — tighter than their form line. Farense (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.50 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 1.50 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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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