PortugalMatches analysed: 432023–2026João Pedro Pinheiro · Primeira Liga: referee stats
João Pedro Pinheiro (Portugal) has shown 4.88 cards per game in 43 analysed matches — −6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: lenient.
Lenient · −6%Upcoming matches with João Pedro Pinheiro
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Percentile among 2957 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)
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 |
| Sun 23 Aug | FC Porto – AroucaPrimeira Liga | 2:0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 17 Aug | Casa Pia – BenficaPrimeira Liga | 0:7 | 4 | 24 | 0 |
| Mon 22 Dec | Alverca – FC PortoPrimeira Liga | 0:3 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Sat 10 May | Benfica – Sporting CPPrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 8 | 38 | 0 |
| Sat 19 Apr | Estoril – SC BragaPrimeira Liga | 0:2 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sun 6 Apr | FC Porto – BenficaPrimeira Liga | 1:4 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Mar | Boavista – Vitória SCPrimeira Liga | 1:2 | 3 | 33 | 2 |
| Sat 15 Feb | Moreirense – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga | 3:2 | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| Fri 7 Feb | FC Porto – Sporting CPPrimeira Liga | 1:1 | 9 | 30 | 0 |
| Sun 2 Feb | Estrela – BenficaPrimeira Liga | 2:3 | 5 | 31 | 1 |
| Sat 25 Jan | Farense – Rio AvePrimeira Liga | 1:2 | 9 | 26 | 1 |
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 4.88 cards per game in 43 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.27).
Is João Pedro Pinheiro a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where João Pedro Pinheiro officiates, the card count is −6% – profile: lenient. A red card appeared in 26% of these matches.
How often do matches with João Pedro Pinheiro go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 56% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 67%. Both teams were booked in 81%.
Does João Pedro Pinheiro give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 30% of matches refereed by João Pedro Pinheiro.