Match

Estrela vs Machico: prediction and stats

Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group BGroup B - 14Kick-off on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Campo Municipal dos Prazeres, Amadora

EstrelaMachico

The Footlab model makes Estrela the favourite at 54%, against 27% for a draw and 19% for Machico. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Estrela vs Machico?

Estrela starts as the favourite with a 170-point Elo edge (1,952 vs 1,782).

Estrela win54 %
Draw27 %
Machico win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Estrela have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Machico have 8, 4 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Estrela
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Alverca(away)2-2Primeira Liga
Aug 8, 2026Sporting CP(home)2-2Primeira Liga
Aug 1, 2026Al-Nassr(home)4-2Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Maritimo(away)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Jul 29, 2026Lusitano Évora 1911(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Machico
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Beira-Mar(away)2-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B
Jul 25, 2026Maritimo(away)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Apr 18, 2026Ribeira Brava(home)1-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Apr 12, 2026Celoricense(away)0-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Apr 8, 2026Vilaverdense(home)1-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A

How many goals should we expect?

Estrela score 1.4 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Machico score 1.1 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Estrela1.41.349/157/15
Machico1.10.7104/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
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Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Estrela vs Machico?
The Footlab model makes Estrela the favourite at 54%, against 27% for a draw and 19% for Machico.
Where and when is Estrela vs Machico played?
Estrela vs Machico is played on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Campo Municipal dos Prazeres, in the Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 41% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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