Santa Clara vs Famalicao prediction & probabilities (2026-08-23)

Primeira Liga

Santa Clara vs Famalicao Cards

2026-08-23 · 18:00
Cards74.5%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Santa Clara 1-0 Famalicao

Settled, final score 1-0. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 74.5%A clear lean on the model’s numbers. Calibrated, not a tip.
75%

model probability

ConvictionStrong

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 74.5%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 88.1% for over 2.5 to 39.7% for over 5.5, with over 4.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 57.2%. Between the two sides, Famalicao are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 40.9%, with a level count at 18.2%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.588.1%

Over 3.574.5%

Over 4.557.2%

Over 5.539.7%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 88.1% 11.9%
3.5 cards 74.5% 25.5%
4.5 cards 57.2% 42.8%
5.5 cards 39.7% 60.3%

Who picks up more cards

Santa Clara40.9%

Level18.2%

★ ModelFamalicao40.9%

Team card lines

Santa Clara over 1.5

72.0%

Santa Clara over 2.5

46.6%

Famalicao over 1.5

72.0%

Famalicao over 2.5

46.6%

Card handicap

Santa Clara line Santa Clara Famalicao
-1.5 24.6% 75.4%
-0.5 40.9% 59.1%
+0.5 59.1% 40.9%
+1.5 75.4% 24.6%

Red card

Any red card14.8%

Santa Clara red card9.2%

Famalicao red card6.1%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 92.0% 8.0%
22.5 fouls 85.6% 14.4%
24.5 fouls 76.7% 23.3%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Santa Clara vs Famalicao. Slightly more cards are projected for Santa Clara for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

74.5%Over 3.5 cards
14.8%Any red card
40.9%Most cards: Famalicao
72.0%Santa Clara over 1.5 cards
72.0%Famalicao over 1.5 cards
85.6%Over 22.5 fouls

By team, Santa Clara over 1.5 cards sits at 72.0% and Famalicao at 72.0%. A red card for either side is rated at 14.8% (Santa Clara 9.2%, Famalicao 6.1%).

We publish the model, not a sure thing. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 74.5% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 14.8%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianFamalicao are the pick to collect more cards at 40.9%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 4.5 cards: over sits at 57.2%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Santa Clara vs Famalicao?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 74.5% for Santa Clara vs Famalicao.

Will there be a red card in Santa Clara vs Famalicao?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 14.8%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Santa Clara vs Famalicao?
Before kickoff, the model rated Famalicao to pick up more cards at 40.9%, with a level count at 18.2%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 8,372 matches we rated like this one (70–80%), Cards actually happened 73.2% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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