FC Penafiel vs Benfica II: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match with a slight edge towards a draw scenario. FC Penafiel demonstrates solid home form with 55% clean sheets and a goal difference of 0 in home matches, indicating defensive stability. Benfica II is characterized by a high away draw rate (55%), which is a key factor in this prediction. Both teams have an identical goal difference (0) in their matches, and the last five games show a similar disposition – the hosts with 1.6 PPG, the visitors with 1.0 PPG. Benfica II fails to score less frequently away (18% FTS), but their form is inconsistent, which, combined with Penafiel's defensive strength, suggests a share of the points. Benfica II's higher chance conversion rate (12% vs 7%) may be neutralized by the hosts' defensive organization at home.
FC Penafiel vs Benfica II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Penafiel played against Benfica II in LigaPro (Portugal). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
FC Penafiel has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Benfica II has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Penafiel scores 0.87 goals per game and allows 0.96. Benfica II scores 1.39 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of FC Penafiel's games and 70% of Benfica II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica II has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.28 per game. FC Penafiel takes 10.9 shots per game, while Benfica II takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Penafiel leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Benfica II leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Penafiel's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Benfica II, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
LigaPro games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match with a slight edge towards a draw scenario. FC Penafiel demonstrates solid home form with 55% clean sheets and a goal difference of 0 in home matches, indicating defensive stability. Benfica II is characterized by a high away draw rate (55%), which is a key factor in this prediction. Both teams have an identical goal difference (0) in their matches, and the last five games show a similar disposition – the hosts with 1.6 PPG, the visitors with 1.0 PPG. Benfica II fails to score less frequently away (18% FTS), but their form is inconsistent, which, combined with Penafiel's defensive strength, suggests a share of the points. Benfica II's higher chance conversion rate (12% vs 7%) may be neutralized by the hosts' defensive organization at home.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Penafiel | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Penafiel is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - FC Penafiel · 1 pts / game - Benfica II
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica II is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
0.87 goals / game - FC Penafiel · 1.39 goals / game - Benfica II
FC Penafiel is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - FC Penafiel · 1.3 goals / game - Benfica II
FC Penafiel scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Benfica II keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Benfica II scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while FC Penafiel keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Penafiel
Over / Under - Benfica II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica II is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - FC Penafiel · 1.35 pts / game - Benfica II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Penafiel - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Benfica II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Penafiel
Benfica II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (LigaPro).
Teams vs league
| FC Penafiel | Liga | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.83 | 2.47 | ▲ 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 48% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 30% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 66% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Penafiel's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Benfica II. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Penafiel vs Benfica II?
The LigaPro match finished FC Penafiel 1:1 Benfica II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Penafiel vs Benfica II?
FC Penafiel score 0.87 goals per game on average and Benfica II 1.39. The LigaPro average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 35% of FC Penafiel's matches and 70% of Benfica II's.
What form are FC Penafiel and Benfica II in?
Over the last 5 games FC Penafiel have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Benfica II 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Penafiel vs Benfica II?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.