Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vitória SC vs Sporting Clube de Portugal — Primeira Liga at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- Vitória SC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sporting Clube de Portugal 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 5 |
| 4 | Conceded | 4 |
| -2 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Vitória SC this season
Vitória SC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Sporting Clube de Portugal this season
Vitória SC are 17th (0 pts). Sporting Clube de Portugal are 2nd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Vitória SC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/3
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Vitória SC welcome Sporting Clube de Portugal for this crunch clash at Estadio D. Afonso Henriques.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vitória SC that had 394 games and scored 369 goals.
- 15' The travelling Sporting Clube de Portugal supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' Poor challenge from Ricardo Esgaio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Ricardo Esgaio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Vitória SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' Ricardo Mangas was booked on 27.
- 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
- 37' Paulinho is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sporting Clube de Portugal tonight.
- 41' Assisted by Hidemasa Morita with the perfectly-timed delivery and Goncalo Inacio makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 42' GOAL! Goncalo Inacio scores on 42. Assisted by Hidemasa Morita
- 46' Ricardo Esgaio makes way for Nuno Santos at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 51' Vitória SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sporting Clube de Portugal backline.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Tiago Silva makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 45.
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 59' Andre Andre picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Morten Hjulmand makes way for Paulinho at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
- 66' Sporting Clube de Portugal are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Álvaro Pacheco will be considering his options from the bench.
- 73' Andre Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Vitoria SC surge ahead!
- 77' GOAL! Nuno Santos fires home to make it 0-5!
- 79' The crowd applauds Joao Mendes as he leaves the pitch. Nelson steps in for Vitoria SC.
- 80' The deadlock is broken! Daniel Silva gets on the scoresheet on 80 minutes.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Adrian Butzke. He replaces Jota Silva on 80 minute.
- 85' A change in the Vitoria SC ranks — Andre Silva exits the field as Ze Carlos enters on 85.
- 89' That is a Yellow card for Vitoria SC. Ze Carlos will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Tomas Handel makes way for Manu Silva at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vitoria SC.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ze Carlos.
- The points are shared — Vitória SC 3-2 Sporting Clube de Portugal. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pedro Goncalves | 6 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 6 |
| Marcus Edwards | 4 |
| Andraz Sporar | 4 |
| Sebastian Coates | 3 |
| Goncalo Inacio | 3 |
| Paulinho | 2 |
| Pedro Porro | 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
2 / 4
1.81
Vitória SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.69
Sporting Clube de Portugal xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Vitória SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
Vitória SC or Draw
53%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Portugal
68%
Vitória SC or Sporting Clube de Portugal
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 3
6.3%
1 – 1
6.2%
2 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
2 – 4
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Vitória SC
| Handicap | Vitória SC covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Portugal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 13% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 19% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 16% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Vitória SC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Sporting Clube de Portugal keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

