PortugalMatches analysed: 1002023–2026João Pedro Pinheiro: referee stats
João Pedro Pinheiro (Portugal) has shown 4.34 cards per game in 100 analysed matches — −8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
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Percentile among 2950 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)
João Pedro Pinheiro by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 43 | 4.88 | 5.27 | −6% | 30% | 26% |
| Segunda Liga | 14 | 5.21 | 5.28 | −1% | 29% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 3.50 | 4.49 | −10% | 50% | 13% |
| UEFA Champions League | 7 | 3.14 | 4.29 | −11% | 14% | 0% |
| World Cup - U17 | 4 | 2.25 | 2.48 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 4 | 4.50 | 4.73 | −2% | 25% | 0% |
| World Cup | 3 | 3.00 | 2.62 | +2% | 33% | 67% |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 2.33 | 4.77 | −13% | 33% | 0% |
| UEFA U21 Championship | 3 | 4.67 | 4.55 | +1% | 33% | 0% |
 Pro League | 3 | 2.33 | 4.50 | −12% | 33% | 0% |
| Taça de Portugal | 2 | 5.50 | 3.52 | +8% | 0% | 0% |
| World Cup - U20 | 2 | 6.50 | 3.54 | +12% | 0% | 50% |
Last matches refereed by João Pedro Pinheiro
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5 Sept | Sporting CP – NacionalPrimeira Liga | 2:0 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Thu 27 Aug | Lillestrom – Egnatia RrogozhinëUEFA Europa League | 2:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | FC Porto – AroucaPrimeira Liga | 2:0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 17 Aug | Casa Pia – BenficaPrimeira Liga | 0:7 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 12 Jul | Argentina – SwitzerlandWorld Cup | 3:1 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 28 Jun | South Africa – CanadaWorld Cup | 0:1 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Thu 18 Jun | Switzerland – Bosnia & HerzegovinaWorld Cup | 4:1 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Thu 30 Apr | Nottingham Forest – Aston VillaUEFA Europa League | 1:0 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Mon 22 Dec | Alverca – FC PortoPrimeira Liga | 0:3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 6 Dec | Leixoes – FC Porto BSegunda Liga | 2:4 | 8 | 31 | 1 |
| Sun 9 Nov | SC Braga – MoreirensePrimeira Liga | 2:1 | 5 | 28 | 1 |
| Sat 1 Nov | Vitória SC – BenficaPrimeira Liga | 0:3 | 8 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 24 Oct | Alverca – GIL VicentePrimeira Liga | 0:4 | 8 | 30 | 0 |
| Wed 15 Oct | Argentina U20 – Colombia U20World Cup - U20 | 1:0 | 8 | 27 | 0 |
| Tue 7 Oct | Chile U20 – Mexico U20World Cup - U20 | 1:4 | 5 | 20 | 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 João Pedro Pinheiro give per game?
On average 4.34 cards per game in 100 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.74).
Is João Pedro Pinheiro a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where João Pedro Pinheiro officiates, the card count is −8% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 15% of these matches.
How often do matches with João Pedro Pinheiro go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 45% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 60%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does João Pedro Pinheiro give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 28% of matches refereed by João Pedro Pinheiro.