Estrela vs Famalicao: Estrela to win
Estrela average 2.0 xG at home versus Famalicao's 0.5 away, and the model rates a 73.1% chance of an Estrela win.
Both sides come in with contrasting recent form. Estrela have been hard to beat, drawing twice before a narrow 3‑2 victory, while Famalicao have struggled to find the net in four outings.
Lars's Verdict
The model gives Estrela a 73.1% probability of victory, driven by their superior expected goals and recent winning form.
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With Estrela averaging 2.0 expected goals and Famalicao averaging 0.5, the model gives a 66.0% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 34.0% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.5 (Estrela 2.0 + Famalicao 0.5) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 54.4% chance against 45.6% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Estrela at 73.1%, the draw at 18.7%, and Famalicao at 8.2% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 16.4% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Estrela
Estrela’s recent matches show a 2‑2 draw with Sporting CP at home, a 2‑2 draw away at Alverca, and a 3‑2 away win over Nacional. The draws against Sporting and Alverca underline defensive resilience, while the win at Nacional confirms they can break down opponents – both signals that a win at home is plausible.
Famalicao
Famalicao have drawn 1‑1 away at Estoril, lost 1‑2 at home to Maritimo, lost 0‑1 away at Santa Clara, and drawn 0‑0 at home versus GIL Vicente. Three of those four games yielded zero or one goal, highlighting a muted attack that supports the low 0.5 xG figure and a reduced threat to Estrela’s defence.
Head-to-Head
In the five recent meetings, there have been three draws (0‑0, 0‑0, 0‑0) and one Estrela win 3‑2, with Famalicao’s only victory a 3‑0 result, indicating no consistent dominance but a slight edge for Estrela in recent head‑to‑head outcomes.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | Estrela 0-0 Famalicao | Primeira Liga |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Famalicao 2-3 Estrela | Primeira Liga |
| 25 Jan 2025 | Famalicao 0-0 Estrela | Primeira Liga |
| 19 Aug 2024 | Estrela 0-3 Famalicao | Primeira Liga |
| 16 Mar 2024 | Famalicao 0-0 Estrela | Primeira Liga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Estrela vs Famalicao?
Estrela and Famalicao drew 2-2. Our pre-match pick was Estrela to win.
What was the final score of Estrela vs Famalicao?
Estrela 2-2 Famalicao (full time).
When was Estrela vs Famalicao?
Estrela played Famalicao on Sat 5 Sep · 15:30 BST in the Primeira Liga at TBC.
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See all Primeira Liga fixtures →With a pronounced xG edge and a recent win against Nacional, Estrela look set to convert their statistical superiority into three points.
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