Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 11 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Dec | SC Farense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | FC Porto | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Moreirense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | GD Chaves | H | 5–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | FC Famalicão | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec | Vitória SC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Dec | Gil Vicente FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Atalanta BC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | RKS Rakow Czestochowa | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Vitória SC | Sporting Clube de Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #3 |
| 9 | Points | 24 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 2 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 1 |
| 11 | Scored | 24 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -1 | GD | +13 |
| 0.82 | PPG | 2.18 |
| 18% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
36%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Vitória SC are 14th (9 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 3rd (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
5/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
3/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Vitória SC
| Arnel Jakupovic | 2 G | |
| Samu | 1 G | 1 A |
| Gustavo Silva | 1 G | |
| Alioune Ndoye | 1 G |
Sporting Clube de Portugal
| Luis Suarez | 9 G | 1 A |
| Flavio Goncalves | 3 G | 1 A |
| Geny Catamo | 2 G | 4 A |
| Fotis Ioannidis | 2 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Zalazar | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Portugal are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Sporting Clube de Portugal looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Fotis Ioannidis scoring 1 goals.
- 15' Vitória SC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 17' Ricardo Esgaio has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 17.
- 18' A moment of madness from Ricardo Esgaio on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sporting Clube de Portugal will be frustrated.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vitória SC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' Vitoria SC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Miguel Magalhaes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 41' Magnificent from Goncalo Inacio! That is 22 goals in 519 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Magnificent from Goncalo Inacio! That is 22 goals in 519 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' It is a substitution in Sporting Clube de Portugal team. Ricardo Esgaio is replaced by Nuno Santos on 46 minute.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' The Portugal Tiago Silva breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 0-3!
- 57' A quiet spell here at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. Vitória SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andre Andre on 59 minutes.
- 61' Paulinho gets the nod from Sporting Clube de Portugal. He replaces Morten Hjulmand and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' What a moment for Andre Silva! That strike on 73 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' The Portugal Nuno Santos breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 0-5!
- 79' Vitoria SC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nelson is hanging Joao Mendes on the field on 79 minute.
- 80' A stunning finish from Daniel Silva — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' Vitoria SC ring the changes. Jota Silva has done his job and it is now time for Adrian Butzke to step up.
- 85' The whistle greets Andre Silva as he departs to be replaced by Ze Carlos.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ze Carlos.
- 90' Time for substitution for Vitoria SC. Tomas Handel is replaced by Manu Silva.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ze Carlos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Vitória SC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Vitória SC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 44
- 17
- 24
- 14
- 10
- 19
- 7
- 4
- 8
- 2
- 11
Bench
- 21
- 27
- 77
- 20
- 80
- 22
- 72
- 28
- 6
Coach
Álvaro Pacheco
Sporting Clube de Portugal Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
-
10
Marcus Edwards ↓ Trincao 61'
- 9
- 8
- 1
- 2
- 5
-
47
Ricardo Esgaio ↓ Nuno Santos 46'
-
42
Morten Hjulmand ↓ Paulinho 61'
- 25
- 21
- 26
Bench
-
11
Nuno Santos ↑ 46'
- 13
-
20
Paulinho ↑ 61'
-
17
Trincao ↑ 61'
- 12
- 14
- 72
- 51
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Viktor Gyokeres | 6 |
| Pedro Goncalves | 6 |
| Marcus Edwards | 4 |
| Andraz Sporar | 4 |
| Goncalo Inacio | 3 |
| Sebastian Coates | 3 |
| Tiago Silva | 2 |
| Nuno Santos | 2 |
Head to Head
Vitória SC Form
Sporting Clube de Portugal Form
2023-12-09
Vitória SC
3–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2023-12-04
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–1
Gil Vicente FC
W
2023-11-30
Atalanta BC
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2023-11-12
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2023-11-09
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–1
RKS Rakow Czestochowa
W
2023-11-05
Sporting Clube de Portugal
3–2
CF Estrela da Amadora
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Vitória SC or Sporting Clube de Portugal 75% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitória SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
66%
Vitória SC or Sporting Clube de Portugal
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.