PortugalMatches analysed: 732023–2026

Hélder Malheiro: referee stats

Hélder Malheiro (Portugal) has shown 5.47 cards per game in 73 analysed matches — +4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.

Average · +4%
Cards per game5.47league avg 5.24
Over 4.5 cards59%Over 3.5 cards: 67%
Matches with a penalty34%
Matches with a red card25%
Fouls per game29.9
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.8 / 3.6

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Referee radar

Strictness 65Fouls called 98Penalties 86Red cards 68Late cards 50Away cards 36

Percentile among 2954 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)

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Hélder Malheiro by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Primeira Liga Portugal405.585.30+4%45%25%
Segunda Liga Portugal225.685.48+3%14%27%
1. Division Cyprus54.004.97−7%40%20%
Taça de Portugal Portugal45.504.04+10%25%25%
Taça da Liga Portugal24.504.48+0%50%0%

Last matches refereed by Hélder Malheiro

DateMatchScoreCards (home–away)FoulsPen.
16.05.2026Casa Pia – Rio AvePrimeira Liga1:1 1 310
09.05.2026Sporting CP B – FC Porto BSegunda Liga0:1 8 1
02.05.2026Moreirense – EstrelaPrimeira Liga3:2 8 362
25.04.2026Tondela – NacionalPrimeira Liga0:2 3 310
17.04.2026Academico Viseu – FeirenseSegunda Liga3:0 5 310
12.04.2026Leixoes – OliveirenseSegunda Liga2:0 4 0
20.03.2026Estrela – Casa PiaPrimeira Liga4:0 5 381
09.03.2026Tondela – Rio AvePrimeira Liga0:1 5 290
28.02.2026AEL – Apoel Nicosia1. Division2:3 2 281
16.02.2026Penafiel – Lusitânia LourosaSegunda Liga2:0 6 0
31.01.2026Santa Clara – EstorilPrimeira Liga2:4 10 272
24.01.2026Leixoes – Benfica BSegunda Liga0:0 11 0
28.12.2025Academico Viseu – Benfica BSegunda Liga1:2 7 0
17.12.2025Farense – BenficaTaça de Portugal0:2 6 291
07.12.2025Estoril – MoreirensePrimeira Liga3:3 5 300

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.

FAQ

How many cards does Hélder Malheiro give per game?

On average 5.47 cards per game in 73 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 5.24).

Is Hélder Malheiro a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Hélder Malheiro officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 25% of these matches.

How often do matches with Hélder Malheiro go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 59% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 67%. Both teams were booked in 81%.

Does Hélder Malheiro give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 34% of matches refereed by Hélder Malheiro.