GUIMARÃES, Portugal (Interstat) — Vitoria SC and Alverca played to a 1-1 draw in a Primeira Liga match Saturday at Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques, a result that did little to aid either team’s standing in the league table.

The match, which unfolded largely as projected by Interstat’s game simulator, saw the visiting Alverca side strike first before Vitoria SC found an equalizer in the second half. The shared points extended Alverca’s recent run of draws and left Vitoria SC still searching for consistent form.

Alverca, which had defeated Vitoria SC 2-0 in the reverse fixture on Sept. 28, 2025, opened the scoring just before halftime. In the 46th minute, forward Samu found the net to give the visitors a lead, assisted by midfielder Diogo Lobão. Lobão’s contribution was notable despite him receiving a yellow card earlier in the 35th minute.

Vitoria SC responded in the 65th minute, leveling the score through a goal by Figueiredo. The equalizer was set up by substitute Kaiky Naves, who entered the match and provided a key assist. Naves later received a yellow card in the 89th minute. Alverca’s Rhaldney was also booked in the 86th minute as the match grew tense in the closing stages.

The draw leaves both clubs in the lower half of the Primeira Liga standings. Alverca’s season record in the competition now stands at 5 wins, 10 losses and 6 draws. The team has now drawn four of its last five league matches, including 1-1 results against Santa Clara and Tondela earlier in February. Their overall record across all competitions this season is 5 wins, 10 losses and 7 draws.

For Vitoria SC, the result provides a modest point after a 3-2 loss to Sporting Braga the previous weekend. Their league record moved to 7 wins, 10 losses and 5 draws. Their broader record across all competitions is 9 wins, 11 losses and 6 draws. The team has struggled for consistency, mixing wins over sides like Estrela Amadora with losses to clubs such as Arouca and Estoril in recent weeks.

The pre-match analytics from Interstat gave Vitoria SC, playing at home, a 64.5 percent probability of victory, but the club was unable to break down a resilient Alverca defense for a winner. The final score matched the simulator’s exact projection of a 1-1 draw.

With the split points, Alverca continues its pattern of securing draws against mid-table and lower-half opposition, while Vitoria SC missed an opportunity to build momentum at home. Both teams will look to improve their positioning when the Primeira Liga schedule resumes next weekend.