Estrela 2-4 Estoril – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Estrela at 52% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Estrela face Estoril.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Estrela and Estoril meet at Estádio José Gomes in Primeira Liga (matchday 17). This fixture gets under way on Sunday 5 January 2025 at 20:30 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Estrela have collected 1.40 PPG across their last 10 games: 4W 2D 4L. Last five: L W L W D. They are averaging 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
At home, Estrela have gone 5W 2D 3L in their last 10 home games (1.70 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
Estoril (all games): 2W 3D 5L across their last 10 — 0.90 points per game. Last five: W D L L D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%).
When travelling, Estoril have posted 0W 4D 6L from their last 10 away outings — 0.40 PPG. Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 0.40 is notably below their overall 0.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.40 vs 0.90 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 2 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Estrela, 1 for Estoril and 0 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 2 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 2 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 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 4 Feb 2024, ended Estrela 0–1 Estoril — a Estoril 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 & In-Play
Estrela — key trading statistics (last 50 games, 24 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; of the 8 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 50%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
Estoril — key trading statistics (last 50 games, 24 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 75% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Estrela 48% versus Estoril 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Estrela 46% | Estoril 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Estrela 1.57 xG and Estoril 0.93 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: Estrela attack 0.985 / defence 0.987 | Estoril attack 0.806 / defence 1.159. League average goals — home 1.373 / away 1.166. Data: built from Estrela's last 50 games and Estoril's last 50.
Result probabilities: Estrela 52% | Draw 27% | Estoril 22%. Fair-value odds: Estrela 1.94 | Draw 3.73 | Estoril 4.63. Estrela hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS Yes probability 49% | Total xG 2.50. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.50 is below the line but not decisively so. 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.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Estrela are the pick at 52% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Estrela if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.50 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 55% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 51% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Estrela 40% (last 10 home games) | Estoril 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Estrela vs Estoril | Competition: Primeira Liga, matchday 17 | Venue: Estádio José Gomes • Kick-off: Sunday 5 January 2025 at 20:30 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: Estrela 52% | Draw 27% | Estoril 22% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% (Under 55%) | BTTS Yes 49% (No 51%) | xG Estrela 1.57 / Estoril 0.93 • Poisson strength factors: Estrela attack 0.985 / def 0.987 | Estoril attack 0.806 / def 1.159 | league avg home 1.373 / away 1.166 • Poisson stance: Estrela (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.57
Estrela xG
Expected Goals
0.93
Estoril xG
49%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Estrela vs Estoril FAQs
What time does Estrela vs Estoril kick off?
Estrela vs Estoril kicked off at 20:30 UK time on Sunday 5 January 2025 at Estádio José Gomes.
What was the final score in Estrela vs Estoril?
Estrela 2 - 4 Estoril.
Where is Estrela vs Estoril being played?
The match is being played at Estádio José Gomes.
What competition is Estrela vs Estoril part of?
Estrela vs Estoril is a Primeira Liga fixture (matchday 17) (Portugal).
Who is favourite to win Estrela vs Estoril?
Our statistical model gives Estrela a 52% chance of winning, Estoril a 22% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Estrela the favourite.
Will both teams score in Estrela vs Estoril?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Estrela and Estoril will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (51%).
Will Estrela vs Estoril have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (55%).
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Estrela's attack at 0.98x the league average against Estoril's defence at 1.16x — combine the two and it projects 1.57 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Estoril's attack (0.81x) against Estrela's defence (0.99x) — and the away total comes out at 0.93.
These ratings are built from Estrela's last 50 games and Estoril's last 50 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (11.4%), 2-0 (10.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Estrela Win
52%
1.94
27%
3.73
22%
4.63
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
2 – 0
10.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.57
Estrela xG
Total xG
2.50
0.93
Estoril xG
1.94
52%
Home win
3.73
27%
Draw
4.63
22%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.06
51%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
40%
2.53
21%
4.79
Win to Nil
20%
4.91
5%
22.17
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 12.9 | 12.0 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Estrela vs Estoril Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Estrela vs Estoril?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Estrela and Estoril expected to score?
The model projects 1.57 expected goals for Estrela and 0.93 for Estoril, a combined total of 2.50.
How confident is the prediction model for Estrela vs Estoril?
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
Recent Form Overview
Estrela come into this having played 50 games, going 11W 16D 23L for 0.98 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-W-D.
On the other side, Estoril sit at 0.96 PPG from 50 outings (12W 12D 26L), a run that reads W-D-L-L-D across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.98 PPG for Estrela against 0.96 for Estoril. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Estrela's home form reads 10W 5D 9L across their last 24 home games, a 1.46 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 0.98 PPG overall — Estrela are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Estoril have taken 0.46 points per game from their last 24 away games (1W 8D 15L). That's a step down from their 0.96 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Estoril's recent record.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Estrela 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
Estrela are averaging 0.94 goals scored and 1.56 conceded per game recently; Estoril are on 1.26 scored and 1.68 conceded.
Last 50 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Estrela
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Estoril
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Estrela (Home) vs Estoril (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Estrela
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Estoril
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❓ Estrela vs Estoril Form FAQs
What form are Estrela and Estoril in coming into this match?
Estrela have gone 11W 16D 23L in their last 50 games (0.98 PPG), while Estoril have gone 12W 12D 26L in their last 50 (0.96 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Estrela at home or Estoril away?
Estrela's home record (1.46 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Estrela at home: 1.46 PPG; Estoril away: 0.46 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 6 H2H matches between Estrela and Estoril, the earliest from August 2023. All of them came in Primeira Liga. The most recent was on 19 January 2026, roughly 9 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Estoril won Estrela 0-5 Estoril on 19 Jan 2026, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Estrela have gone 1W 0D 2L from the 3 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Estoril — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Estrela
1
Draws
4
Estoril
Recent Meetings
❓ Estrela vs Estoril H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Estrela and Estoril?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Estrela have won 1, Estoril have won 4, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Estrela and Estoril last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 19 January 2026: Estrela 0-5 Estoril.
Who has won more matches between Estrela and Estoril?
Estoril have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Estrela are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% 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. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Estoril are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Estrela 58%, Estoril 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 62% for Estrela and 67% for Estoril. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Estoril in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Estrela home games / Estoril away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Estrela vs Estoril Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Estrela and Estoril matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 58% of Estrela's games and 67% of Estoril's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Estrela and Estoril matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Estrela's matches and 67% of Estoril's.
Do Estrela and Estoril matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Estrela's recent matches and 75% of Estoril's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Estoril cruise to a comfortable 2-4 victory over Estrela.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Estoril beat Estrela 2-4 at Estádio José Gomes, Regular Season - 17, in the Primeira Liga. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Estrela 1.57 xG and Estoril 0.93 xG, a combined 2.50. The scoreboard read 2-4 for 6 actual goals. Estoril outscored their 0.93 projection by 3.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Estrela attack 0.98 / defence 0.99 against Estoril attack 0.81 / defence 1.16, drawn from 50/50 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Estrela 52% | Draw 27% | Estoril 22%, with Estrela to win its most likely call at 52%. Instead the game produced a Estoril win, an outcome the model had rated at just 22% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 72% and landed. Over 3.5 was 24% and came in. 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 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Estrela 46%, Estoril 60%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Estrela's trading profile (50 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did.
Estoril's trading profile (50 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Estrela 0.98 PPG, Estoril 0.96 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Estoril win broke the near-deadlock. Estrela (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.50 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Estoril (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.17 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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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