GIL Vicente 0-1 Santa Clara – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates GIL Vicente at 41%, yet in-form Santa Clara provide a compelling counter-argument — this GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
Santa Clara travel to Estádio Cidade de Barcelos to take on GIL Vicente in Primeira Liga (matchday 26). The game is scheduled for Saturday 15 March 2025 at 15:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, GIL Vicente stand at 1W 4D 5L — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%).
At home, GIL Vicente have gone 3W 4D 3L in their last 10 home games (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.30 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — GIL Vicente are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Santa Clara — last 10 games: 3W 4D 3L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W L D L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Santa Clara have gone 3W 2D 5L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Santa Clara are 0.60 PPG ahead (1.30 vs 0.70), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
The H2H picture is flat: the 5 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for GIL Vicente, 3 for Santa Clara and 1 draw. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
The 5 H2H matches in our data have been high-scoring — 2.8 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 25 Oct 2024, ended GIL Vicente 1–2 Santa Clara — a Santa Clara win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 2.8 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
GIL Vicente in-play tendencies (last 25 games, 11 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 67% of the time; of the 6 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 50%; BTTS occurs in 64% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
Santa Clara in-play tendencies (last 25 games, 11 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 46% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 27% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — GIL Vicente 52% versus Santa Clara 40%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (GIL Vicente 44% | Santa Clara 32%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects GIL Vicente 1.12 xG and Santa Clara 0.88 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: GIL Vicente attack 0.927 / defence 1.021 | Santa Clara attack 0.769 / defence 0.905. League average goals — home 1.337 / away 1.122. Santa Clara's attack rating of 0.769 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.88. Data: built from GIL Vicente's last 58 games and Santa Clara's last 25.
Result probabilities: GIL Vicente 41% | Draw 31% | Santa Clara 28%. Fair-value odds: GIL Vicente 2.46 | Draw 3.22 | Santa Clara 3.54. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 32% | BTTS Yes probability 40% | Total xG 2.00. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 68% probability — total xG of 2.00 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 60% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates GIL Vicente as the most likely outcome at 41% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Santa Clara (1.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on GIL Vicente offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.00 combined xG gives a 68% probability to Under 2.5 — mixed conviction, supported by recent form (GIL Vicente's last 10 home games and Santa Clara's last 10 away games) averaging 2.0 goals per game — though the H2H data averaging 2.8 goals per game across 5 H2H matches points the other way.
Poisson assigns a 60% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: GIL Vicente 60% (last 10 home games) | Santa Clara 40% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 26 | Venue: Estádio Cidade de Barcelos • Kick-off: Saturday 15 March 2025 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: GIL Vicente 41% | Draw 31% | Santa Clara 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 32% (Under 68%) | BTTS Yes 40% (No 60%) | xG GIL Vicente 1.12 / Santa Clara 0.88 • Poisson strength factors: GIL Vicente attack 0.927 / def 1.021 | Santa Clara attack 0.769 / def 0.905 | league avg home 1.337 / away 1.122 • Poisson stance: GIL Vicente (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.12
GIL Vicente xG
Expected Goals
0.88
Santa Clara xG
40%
BTTS
60%
Over 1.5
32%
Over 2.5
14%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara FAQs
What time does GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara kick off?
GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara kicked off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
What was the final score in GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara?
GIL Vicente 0 - 1 Santa Clara.
Where is GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.
What competition is GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara part of?
GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 26) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara?
Our statistical model gives GIL Vicente a 41% chance of winning, Santa Clara a 28% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making GIL Vicente the favourite.
Will both teams score in GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both GIL Vicente and Santa Clara will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (60%).
Will GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 32%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (68%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates GIL Vicente's attack at 0.93x the league average against Santa Clara's defence at 0.91x — combine the two and it projects 1.12 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Santa Clara's attack versus GIL Vicente's defence, projects 0.88 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from GIL Vicente's last 58 games and Santa Clara's last 25 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (15.1%), 1-0 (13.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
GIL Vicente Win
41%
2.46
31%
3.22
28%
3.54
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.1%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.5%
Draw
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.12
GIL Vicente xG
Total xG
2.00
0.88
Santa Clara xG
2.46
41%
Home win
3.22
31%
Draw
3.54
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
59%
Over 1.5
1.69
41%
Under 1.5
2.44
32%
Over 2.5
3.12
68%
Under 2.5
1.47
14%
Over 3.5
7.14
86%
Under 3.5
1.16
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.52
60%
BTTS No
1.66
Clean Sheet
41%
2.41
33%
3.07
Win to Nil
17%
5.93
9%
10.88
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.5 | 11.9 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 15.1 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are GIL Vicente and Santa Clara expected to score?
The model projects 1.12 expected goals for GIL Vicente and 0.88 for Santa Clara, a combined total of 2.00.
How confident is the prediction model for GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
GIL Vicente come into this having played 25 games, going 5W 8D 12L for 0.92 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-L-D.
On the other side, Santa Clara sit at 1.60 PPG from 25 outings (12W 4D 9L), a run that reads W-L-D-L-D across their last five.
Santa Clara carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.68 PPG clear of GIL Vicente — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
GIL Vicente's home form reads 4W 4D 3L across their last 11 home games, a 1.45 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 0.92 PPG overall — GIL Vicente are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Santa Clara have taken 1.27 points per game from their last 11 away games (4W 2D 5L).
The Goals Picture
GIL Vicente are averaging 0.96 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game recently; Santa Clara are on 1.04 scored and 1.00 conceded.
Last 25 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
GIL Vicente
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Santa Clara
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GIL Vicente (Home) vs Santa Clara (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
GIL Vicente
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Santa Clara
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❓ GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara Form FAQs
What form are GIL Vicente and Santa Clara in coming into this match?
GIL Vicente have gone 5W 8D 12L in their last 25 games (0.92 PPG), while Santa Clara have gone 12W 4D 9L in their last 25 (1.60 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — GIL Vicente at home or Santa Clara away?
GIL Vicente's home record (1.45 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — GIL Vicente at home: 1.45 PPG; Santa Clara away: 1.27 PPG.
Have GIL Vicente or Santa Clara been keeping clean sheets recently?
GIL Vicente have kept a clean sheet in 20% of their recent games, Santa Clara in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 9 H2H matches in our data, going back to August 2021. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent was as recently as 8 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Digging Into the Numbers
GIL Vicente's record when hosting Santa Clara specifically: 2W 1D 1L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 9 Meetings
3
GIL Vicente
1
Draws
5
Santa Clara
Recent Meetings
❓ GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between GIL Vicente and Santa Clara?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, GIL Vicente have won 3, Santa Clara have won 5, and 1 has been drawn.
When did GIL Vicente and Santa Clara last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 November 2026: Santa Clara 1-2 GIL Vicente.
Who has won more matches between GIL Vicente and Santa Clara?
Santa Clara have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
GIL Vicente 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 46% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 40% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Santa Clara see a goal before the break in 46% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% 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.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — GIL Vicente 64%, Santa Clara 36% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (GIL Vicente) and 27% (Santa Clara).
On the defensive side: GIL Vicente have failed to score in 27% of games; Santa Clara in 46%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = GIL Vicente home games / Santa Clara away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ GIL Vicente vs Santa Clara Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in GIL Vicente and Santa Clara matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 64% of GIL Vicente's recent matches and 36% of Santa Clara's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are GIL Vicente and Santa Clara matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 54% of GIL Vicente's recent games and 27% of Santa Clara's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do GIL Vicente and Santa Clara matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 73% of GIL Vicente's recent matches and 46% of Santa Clara's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Santa Clara defy the odds to beat GIL Vicente 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Santa Clara beat GIL Vicente 0-1 at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, Regular Season - 26, 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 GIL Vicente 1.12 xG and Santa Clara 0.88 xG, a combined 2.00. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. GIL Vicente fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of GIL Vicente attack 0.93 / defence 1.02 against Santa Clara attack 0.77 / defence 0.91, drawn from 58/25 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it GIL Vicente 41% | Draw 31% | Santa Clara 28%, with GIL Vicente to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual Santa Clara win had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 32%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 60% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 40% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 38% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (GIL Vicente 44%, Santa Clara 32%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
GIL Vicente's trading profile (25 games, 11 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 40% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Santa Clara's trading profile (25 games, 11 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Santa Clara arrived the stronger side — 1.60 PPG against 0.92. The form guide was vindicated by the result. GIL Vicente (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.45 scoring average — below par going forward. Santa Clara (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.09 average — tighter than their form line.
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). 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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