Vitória SC vs CD Santa Clara, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs CD Santa Clara — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 34 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- CD Santa Clara 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | CD Santa Clara | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | CD Tondela | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | FC Porto | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Apr | Moreirense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Vitória SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Apr | CS Maritimo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Apr | FC Arouca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | GD Estoril Praia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | FC Porto | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Os Belenenses Futebol | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | CD Santa Clara | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 42 | Points | 36 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 12 / 6 / 16 | W / D / L | 9 / 9 / 16 |
| 39 | Scored | 32 |
| 51 | Conceded | 41 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.06 |
| 35% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
Vitória SC are 9th (42 pts). CD Santa Clara are 13th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/3
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Vitória SC gets underway.
- 5' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hidemasa Morita, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' Magnificent from Kyosuke Tagawa! That is 26 goals in 279 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vitória SC and CD Santa Clara are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vitória SC and CD Santa Clara are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' Oscar Estupinan doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' Another change for Vitoria SC made on 37 minute. Rochinha leaves to be changed by Nelson Da Luz.
- 38' It is a substitution in Vitoria SC team. Rochinha is replaced by Nelson Da Luz on 38 minute.
- 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CD Santa Clara winning 50% of all matches.
- 53' CD Santa Clara come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' What a strike from Allano! The score is 0-3.
- 59' Another substitution for Vitoria SC to replace Toni Borevkovic by Bruno Duarte on 59 minute.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Andre Almeida will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' Miguel Magalhaes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 63.
- 67' It’s a booking for Vitoria SC player. Tiago Silva gets a Yellow card.
- 71' The whistle greets Andre Almeida as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Janvier.
- 72' It is a substitution in Vitoria SC team. Ruben Lameiras is replaced by Geny Catamo on 72 minute.
- 74' The CD Santa Clara bench stirs into life. Kyosuke Tagawa is withdrawn and Rui Costa gets his opportunity.
- 75' Allano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 77' CD Santa Clara make a change. Allano trudges off to be replaced by Cristian Gonzalez on 77 minutes.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Cristian Gonzalez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Rui Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Another change for CD Santa Clara made on 83 minute. Ricardinho leaves to be changed by Nene.
- 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ricardo Fernandes suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' CD Santa Clara receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 16
- 4
- 14
- 30
- 5
- 19
- 88
- 6
- 70
- 62
Bench
- 98
- 28
- 23
- 9
- 29
- 13
- 21
- 20
- 41
Coach
Pepa
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Allano ↓ Cristian Gonzalez 77'
- 10
- 16
- 3
-
25
Hidemasa Morita ↓ Oscar Barreto 83'
- 8
- 95
-
27
Kyosuke Tagawa ↓ Rui Costa 74'
- 1
- 4
-
98
Ricardinho ↓ Nene 83'
Bench
-
17
Cristian Gonzalez ↑ 77'
- 97
- 5
- 14
-
21
Nene ↑ 83'
- 19
-
77
Rui Costa ↑ 74'
- 30
-
20
Oscar Barreto ↑ 83'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oscar Estupinan | 3 |
| Andre Andre | 3 |
| Rui Costa | 2 |
| Anderson | 2 |
| Andre Silva | 2 |
| Alisson Safira | 2 |
| Rildo | 2 |
| Joao Mendes | 1 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
CD Santa Clara xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
75%
Draw or CD Santa Clara
54%
Vitória SC or CD Santa Clara
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitória SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | CD Santa Clara covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

