Vitória SC 1-2 Farense – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Vitória SC at 52% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Vitória SC vs Farense encounter.
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Match Analysis
Vitória SC host Farense at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques in Primeira Liga (matchday 33). Kick-off is Sunday 11 May 2025 at 19:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Vitória SC — last 10 games: 7W 2D 1L, averaging 2.30 points per game. Last five: W W L W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
At home, Vitória SC have gone 5W 4D 1L in their last 10 home games (1.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (60%) — 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.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Farense stand at 2W 3D 5L — 0.90 PPG. Last five: D W L L W. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Farense away from home: 2W 5D 3L from their last 10 away games — 1.10 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
On current form, Vitória SC have the edge — a 1.40 PPG advantage (2.30 vs 0.90) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, Vitória SC have won 1, Farense 0, with 2 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 3.0 per game across the 3 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 29 Dec 2024, ended Vitória SC 2–2 Farense — a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 3.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Vitória SC trading profile (last 66 games, 33 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; of the 14 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 57%; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 58% of games (home games).
Farense trading profile (last 66 games, 33 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 64% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; of the 16 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 38%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); they fail to score in 38% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Vitória SC 48% versus Farense 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Vitória SC 52% | Farense 47%). Note also that Farense surrender HT leads in 38% of cases while Vitória SC recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 57% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Vitória SC 1.59 xG and Farense 0.96 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: Vitória SC attack 1.195 / defence 0.872 | Farense attack 0.916 / defence 1.034. League average goals — home 1.291 / away 1.204. Data: built from Vitória SC's last 66 games and Farense's last 66.
Result probabilities: Vitória SC 52% | Draw 25% | Farense 23%. Fair-value odds: Vitória SC 1.92 | Draw 3.99 | Farense 4.39. Vitória SC hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS Yes probability 49% | Total xG 2.56. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.56 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS No at 51% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Vitória SC are the pick at 52% — moderate model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Vitória SC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.56 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 53% probability — low conviction — though the H2H data averaging 3.0 goals per game across 3 H2H matches points the other way.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 51%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Vitória SC 30% (last 10 home games) | Farense 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Vitória SC vs Farense | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 33 | Venue: Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques • Kick-off: Sunday 11 May 2025 at 19:00 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: Vitória SC 52% | Draw 25% | Farense 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% (Under 53%) | BTTS Yes 49% (No 51%) | xG Vitória SC 1.59 / Farense 0.96 • Poisson strength factors: Vitória SC attack 1.195 / def 0.872 | Farense attack 0.916 / def 1.034 | league avg home 1.291 / away 1.204 • Poisson stance: Vitória SC (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.59
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
0.96
Farense xG
49%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Vitória SC vs Farense FAQs
What time does Vitória SC vs Farense kick off?
Vitória SC vs Farense kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Sunday 11 May 2025 at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.
What was the final score in Vitória SC vs Farense?
Vitória SC 1 - 2 Farense.
Where is Vitória SC vs Farense being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques.
What competition is Vitória SC vs Farense part of?
Vitória SC vs Farense is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 33) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Vitória SC vs Farense?
Our statistical model gives Vitória SC a 52% chance of winning, Farense a 23% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Vitória SC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Vitória SC vs Farense?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Vitória SC and Farense will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (51%).
Will Vitória SC vs Farense have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (53%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Vitória SC's attack at 1.20x the league average against Farense's defence at 1.03x — combine the two and it projects 1.59 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Farense's attack versus Vitória SC's defence, projects 0.96 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Vitória SC's last 66 games and Farense's last 66 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.8%), 2-0 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Vitória SC Win
52%
1.92
25%
3.99
23%
4.39
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
2 – 0
9.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.59
Vitória SC xG
Total xG
2.56
0.96
Farense xG
1.92
52%
Home win
3.99
25%
Draw
4.39
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.03
51%
BTTS No
1.97
Clean Sheet
38%
2.62
20%
4.93
Win to Nil
20%
5.02
5%
21.63
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Vitória SC vs Farense Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Vitória SC vs Farense?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Vitória SC and Farense expected to score?
The model projects 1.59 expected goals for Vitória SC and 0.96 for Farense, a combined total of 2.56.
How confident is the prediction model for Vitória SC vs Farense?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Vitória SC come into this having played 66 games, going 33W 18D 15L for 1.77 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-W-W.
On the other side, Farense sit at 0.92 PPG from 66 outings (15W 16D 35L), a run that reads D-W-L-L-W across their last five.
Vitória SC carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.85 PPG clear of Farense — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Vitória SC's home form reads 20W 7D 6L across their last 33 home games, a 2.03 PPG return.
Away from home, Farense have taken 0.85 points per game from their last 33 away games (6W 10D 17L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Vitória SC come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Vitória SC are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.08 conceded per game recently; Farense are on 1.03 scored and 1.42 conceded.
Last 66 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Vitória SC
Current Season
Farense
Current Season
Vitória SC (Home) vs Farense (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Vitória SC
Current Season
Farense
Current Season
❓ Vitória SC vs Farense Form FAQs
What form are Vitória SC and Farense in coming into this match?
Vitória SC have gone 33W 18D 15L in their last 66 games (1.77 PPG), while Farense have gone 15W 16D 35L in their last 66 (0.92 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Vitória SC at home or Farense away?
Vitória SC's home record (2.03 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Vitória SC at home: 2.03 PPG; Farense away: 0.85 PPG.
Have Vitória SC or Farense been keeping clean sheets recently?
Vitória SC have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Farense in 21%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 4 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from December 2023. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent in our data was on 11 May 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
Vitória SC's record when hosting Farense specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
Vitória SC
2
Draws
1
Farense
Recent Meetings
❓ Vitória SC vs Farense H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Vitória SC and Farense?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, Vitória SC have won 1, Farense have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Vitória SC and Farense last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 11 May 2025: Vitória SC 1-2 Farense.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Vitória SC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% 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 60% of those situations.
Farense are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Vitória SC 42%, Farense 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 58% (Vitória SC) and 48% (Farense).
On the defensive side: Vitória SC keep a clean sheet in 48% of their matches; Farense in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Vitória SC home games / Farense away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Vitória SC vs Farense Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Vitória SC and Farense matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 42% of Vitória SC's recent matches and 58% of Farense's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Vitória SC and Farense matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 58% of Vitória SC's recent games and 48% of Farense's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Vitória SC and Farense matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 73% of Vitória SC's recent matches and 64% of Farense's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Farense defy the odds to beat Vitória SC 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Farense beat Vitória SC 1-2 at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, Regular Season - 33, 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 Vitória SC 1.59 xG and Farense 0.96 xG, a combined 2.56. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Farense outscored their 0.96 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Vitória SC attack 1.20 / defence 0.87 against Farense attack 0.92 / defence 1.03, drawn from 66/66 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Vitória SC 52% | Draw 25% | Farense 23%, with Vitória SC to win its most likely call at 52%. Instead the game produced a Farense win, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 47%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Vitória SC 52%, Farense 47%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Vitória SC's trading profile (66 games, 33 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Farense's trading profile (66 games, 33 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Vitória SC arrived the stronger side — 1.77 PPG against 0.92. Form was overturned, with Farense winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Vitória SC (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.06 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Farense (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.06 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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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