Match

Vila Meã vs Ponte da Barca: prediction and stats

Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group AGroup A - 14Kick-off on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Municipal de Vila Meã, Vila Meã (Amarante)

Vila MeãPonte da Barca

The Footlab model makes Vila Meã the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 25% for Ponte da Barca. The most likely score is 1-1.

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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vila Meã vs Ponte da Barca?

A very open match: only 26 Elo points separate Vila Meã (1,812) and Ponte da Barca (1,786).

Vila Meã win47 %
Draw28 %
Ponte da Barca win25 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vila Meã have 2 wins, 10 draws and 3 defeats; Ponte da Barca have 2, 1 and 2.

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

Vila Meã
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Os Limianos(home)1-1Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Aug 16, 2026Ponte da Barca(away)2-1Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Apr 18, 2026Anadia(home)0-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B
Apr 12, 2026Vila Real(away)1-1Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B
Apr 4, 2026Gouveia(away)2-3Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group B
Ponte da Barca
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Maia Lidador(away)1-0Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Aug 16, 2026Vila Meã(home)1-2Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A
Sep 8, 2019Merelinense(away)0-0Taça de Portugal
Sep 25, 2016Estarreja(away)1-3Taça de Portugal
Sep 4, 2016Montalegre(home)1-0Taça de Portugal

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 1 meetings: 1 Vila Meã win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Ponte da Barca win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 16, 2026Ponte da Barca 1-2 Vila MeãCampeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A

Last archived meeting: Ponte da Barca vs Vila Meã on Aug 16, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Vila Meã score 1.0 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Ponte da Barca score 0.8 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vila Meã1.01.1410/154/15
Ponte da Barca0.81.032/52/5

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Vila Meã sit 4th in Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A (4 points from 2 matches) and Ponte da Barca sit 8th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Vila Meã2110324
8Ponte da Barca2101223

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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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 Vila Meã vs Ponte da Barca?
The Footlab model makes Vila Meã the favourite at 47%, against 28% for a draw and 25% for Ponte da Barca.
Where and when is Vila Meã vs Ponte da Barca played?
Vila Meã vs Ponte da Barca is played on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Municipal de Vila Meã, in the Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Group A.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 45% 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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