PortugalMatches analysed: 412023–2026Bruno Pires Costa: referee stats
Bruno Pires Costa (Portugal) has shown 3.90 cards per game in 41 analysed matches — −20% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very lenient.
Very lenient · −20%Upcoming matches with Bruno Pires Costa
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Percentile among 3039 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Bruno Pires Costa by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 25 | 4.24 | 5.30 | −15% | 28% | 16% |
| Segunda Liga | 13 | 3.39 | 5.21 | −21% | 8% | 39% |
| Taça de Portugal | 3 | 3.33 | 3.52 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Bruno Pires Costa
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept | GIL Vicente – MaritimoPrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Fri 16 May | Famalicao – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga | 2:1 | 8 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 10 May | Nacional – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 3:3 | 5 | 23 | 0 |
| Wed 23 Apr | Benfica – TirsenseTaça de Portugal | 4:0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sun 13 Apr | Moreirense – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 0:2 | 9 | 39 | 0 |
| Sat 29 Mar | SC Braga – AroucaPrimeira Liga | 2:1 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Mar | Santa Clara – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Feb | Casa Pia – GIL VicentePrimeira Liga | 1:0 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 16 Feb | Alverca – MaritimoSegunda Liga | 5:0 | 0 | — | 1 |
| Sat 8 Feb | Benfica – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 3:2 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Wed 15 Jan | SC Braga – Lusitano Évora 1911Taça de Portugal | 2:1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| Sat 28 Dec | Estoril – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 2:2 | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| Sat 14 Dec | Farense – GIL VicentePrimeira Liga | 0:1 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Dec | Casa Pia – AVSPrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
| Sun 8 Dec | Sertanense – Os MarialvasCampeonato de Portugal Prio - Group C | 1:1 | 0 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Bruno Pires Costa give per game?
On average 3.90 cards per game in 41 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.14).
Is Bruno Pires Costa a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Bruno Pires Costa officiates, the card count is −20% – profile: very lenient. A red card appeared in 22% of these matches.
How often do matches with Bruno Pires Costa go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 29% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 61%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does Bruno Pires Costa give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 20% of matches refereed by Bruno Pires Costa.