Portimonense 2-0 Belenenses – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 44% as Portimonense take on Belenenses.
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Match Analysis
Portimonense host Belenenses at Estádio Municipal de Portimão in Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 11. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 6 November 2021 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Portimonense stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Primeira Liga matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: W D W L L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for Portimonense, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Portimonense have posted 1W 1D 3L at Estádio Municipal de Portimão — 0.80 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 0.80 lags behind their overall 1.40 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Estádio Municipal de Portimão this season.
Belenenses — All Games: 1W 5D 4L from 10 Primeira Liga fixtures this season — 0.80 PPG. Last five: D D L D W. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Belenenses, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Primeira Liga this season, Belenenses have posted 0W 3D 2L from 5 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 2 clean sheets from 5 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Portimonense are in the better shape of the two on current Primeira Liga data — 0.60 PPG ahead (1.40 vs 0.80). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call (using home/away splits). Portimonense's 20% and Belenenses's 20% both sit well below average — BTTS No is the strongly backed angle.
In-Play Profile
Portimonense in-play tendencies (10 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 40% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; BTTS occurs in 20% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time; they fail to score in 50% of games.
Belenenses in-play tendencies (10 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 20% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games (away games); they fail to score in 50% of games.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (Portimonense 20% | Belenenses 50%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Portimonense 30% | Belenenses 30%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Portimonense 0.68 xG and Belenenses 0.84 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: Portimonense attack 0.653 / defence 1.124 | Belenenses attack 0.630 / defence 1.078. League average goals — home 0.968 / away 1.191. Portimonense's attack strength of 0.653 is below the league average — the 0.68 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 10 Portimonense games / 10 Belenenses games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Portimonense 23% | Draw 44% | Belenenses 33%. Fair-value odds: Portimonense 4.35 | Draw 2.27 | Belenenses 3.03. The draw (44%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 20% | BTTS probability 32% | Total xG 1.52. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 80% probability — total xG of 1.52 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 68% — Portimonense's lower xG of 0.68 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 32%.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 44% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 23% and away win at 33% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.52 combined xG gives a 20% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 1.5 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 32% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Portimonense 20% | Belenenses 20% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Portimonense vs Belenenses | Competition: Primeira Liga, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: Estádio Municipal de Portimão • Kick-off: Saturday 6 Nov 2021, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Portimonense 23% | Draw 44% | Belenenses 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 20% | BTTS 32% | xG Portimonense 0.68 / Belenenses 0.84 • Poisson strength factors: Portimonense attack 0.653 / def 1.124 | Belenenses attack 0.630 / def 1.078 | league avg home 0.968 / away 1.191 • Poisson stance: Draw (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.68
Portimonense xG
Expected Goals
0.84
Belenenses xG
32%
BTTS
49%
Over 1.5
20%
Over 2.5
7%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Portimonense vs Belenenses kick off?
Portimonense vs Belenenses kicked off at 18:00 on Saturday 6 November 2021 at Estádio Municipal de Portimão.
What was the final score in Portimonense vs Belenenses?
Portimonense 2 - 0 Belenenses.
Where is Portimonense vs Belenenses being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Municipal de Portimão.
What competition is Portimonense vs Belenenses part of?
Portimonense vs Belenenses is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Primeira Liga (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Portimonense vs Belenenses?
Our statistical model gives Portimonense a 23% chance of winning, Belenenses a 33% chance, and a 44% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Portimonense vs Belenenses?
Our model estimates a 32% probability that both Portimonense and Belenenses will score (BTTS).
Will Portimonense vs Belenenses have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 20%.
What is the head-to-head record between Portimonense and Belenenses?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Portimonense and Belenenses in?
Portimonense (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-W-L-L. Belenenses (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-D-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Portimonense's attacking strength (0.65x league average) is weighed against Belenenses's defensive record (1.08x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.68. The same calculation in reverse, Belenenses's attack versus Portimonense's defence, projects 0.84 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 10/10 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 23.4%. Close behind: 0-1 (16.7%), 1-1 (14.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 54% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
23%
4.27
44%
2.29
33%
3.04
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
21.8%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
18.4%
Away win
1 – 0
14.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.68
Portimonense xG
Total xG
1.52
0.84
Belenenses xG
4.27
23%
Home win
2.29
44%
Draw
3.04
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
45%
Over 1.5
2.22
55%
Under 1.5
1.82
20%
Over 2.5
5.00
80%
Under 2.5
1.25
7%
Over 3.5
14.29
93%
Under 3.5
1.08
2%
Over 4.5
50.00
98%
Under 4.5
1.02
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
32%
BTTS Yes
3.13
68%
BTTS No
1.47
Clean Sheet
43%
2.32
51%
1.98
Win to Nil
10%
9.91
17%
6.01
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 21.8 | 18.4 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.8 | 12.5 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Portimonense vs Belenenses?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 23.4%.
How many goals are Portimonense and Belenenses expected to score?
The model projects 0.68 expected goals for Portimonense and 0.84 for Belenenses, a combined total of 1.52.
How confident is the prediction model for Portimonense vs Belenenses?
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
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 10 outings, Portimonense have picked up 1.40 PPG on a 4W 2D 4L record — W-D-W-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Portimonense is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Belenenses's form line: 1W 5D 4L from 10 games, 0.80 PPG, last five D-D-L-D-W. The sample for Belenenses is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Portimonense are the form team by 0.60 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Belenenses.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Portimonense have posted 0.80 PPG from 5 outings (1W 1D 3L). That actually lags their 1.40 PPG overall record — home advantage hasn't been translating into results for them lately.
On the road, Belenenses have gone 0W 3D 2L from 5 away games — 0.60 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Portimonense are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game recently; Belenenses are on 0.70 scored and 1.30 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Portimonense have seen both teams score in 20% of their recent games.
Defensively: Portimonense have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 10 Results — Primeira Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Portimonense
Blended
Belenenses
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Portimonense and Belenenses in coming into this match?
Portimonense have gone 4W 2D 4L in their last 10 games (1.40 PPG), while Belenenses have gone 1W 5D 4L in their last 10 (0.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Portimonense at home or Belenenses away?
Portimonense's home record (0.80 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Portimonense at home: 0.80 PPG; Belenenses away: 0.60 PPG.
Have Portimonense or Belenenses been keeping clean sheets recently?
Portimonense have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent games, Belenenses in 20%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Portimonense and Belenenses runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primeira Liga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 2 April 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Portimonense
0
Draws
1
Belenenses
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Portimonense and Belenenses?
From 2 meetings on record, Portimonense have won 1, Belenenses have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Portimonense and Belenenses last play each other?
They last met on 2 April 2022, when Belenenses 2-0 Portimonense.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Portimonense see a goal before the break in 40% of their matches.
Belenenses are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Portimonense 20% BTTS, Belenenses 20%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 20% for Portimonense and 20% for Belenenses.
On the defensive side: Belenenses in 40%; Portimonense have failed to score in 80% of games; Belenenses in 80%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Portimonense home games / Belenenses away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Portimonense play Belenenses?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 20% of Portimonense's recent matches and 20% of Belenenses's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Portimonense vs Belenenses usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 20% of Portimonense's recent games and 20% of Belenenses's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Portimonense and Belenenses tend to score early?
Portimonense have had a goal before half-time in 40% of their recent matches, Belenenses in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Portimonense cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Belenenses.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Portimonense beat Belenenses 2-0 at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Regular Season - 11, 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 Portimonense 0.68 xG and Belenenses 0.84 xG, a combined 1.52. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Portimonense beat their projection by 1.3 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Belenenses landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Portimonense attack 0.65 / defence 1.12 against Belenenses attack 0.63 / defence 1.08, drawn from 10/10 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Portimonense 23% | Draw 44% | Belenenses 33%, with the draw its most likely call at 44%. Instead the game produced a Portimonense 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 20%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 49% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 32% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 30% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Portimonense 30%, Belenenses 30%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 35%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Portimonense's trading profile (10 games, 5 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 20% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time, and duly kept one.
Belenenses's trading profile (10 games, 5 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 50% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Portimonense arrived the stronger side — 1.40 PPG against 0.80. Form held, and they took the win. Portimonense (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.40 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Belenenses (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.20 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). 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.