FC Penafiel vs Leixões: match statistics
FC Penafiel and Leixões are two teams fighting for survival, occupying 18th and 17th place in the table respectively. Penafiel presents very poor form with only one victory in the last five matches and just 0.6 points per match, placing them in a difficult situation. Leixões has shown slightly better disposition recently, earning 1.6 points per match in the last five meetings, with two wins and two draws. The hosts have a better goal difference at home (-2) than the guests do on the road (-4), however, both teams are characterized by similar efficiency—33% wins in their matches. Taking into account the balanced statistics, the weak form of both teams, and the fact that this is a direct duel for survival, I expect a cautious, level match ending in a split of points. Penafiel has a slight home ground advantage, but Leixões' recent form may balance this out.
FC Penafiel vs Leixões: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Penafiel played against Leixões in LigaPro (Portugal). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
FC Penafiel has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Leixões has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Penafiel scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.16. Leixões scores 1.11 and allows 1.89. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of FC Penafiel's games and 47% of Leixões's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 53%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Leixões has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.32 per game. FC Penafiel takes 11.1 shots per game, while Leixões takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Penafiel leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Leixões leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Penafiel's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Leixões, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
LigaPro games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
FC Penafiel and Leixões are two teams fighting for survival, occupying 18th and 17th place in the table respectively. Penafiel presents very poor form with only one victory in the last five matches and just 0.6 points per match, placing them in a difficult situation. Leixões has shown slightly better disposition recently, earning 1.6 points per match in the last five meetings, with two wins and two draws. The hosts have a better goal difference at home (-2) than the guests do on the road (-4), however, both teams are characterized by similar efficiency—33% wins in their matches. Taking into account the balanced statistics, the weak form of both teams, and the fact that this is a direct duel for survival, I expect a cautious, level match ending in a split of points. Penafiel has a slight home ground advantage, but Leixões' recent form may balance this out.
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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 | Leixões | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.27 |
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.
Leixões is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - FC Penafiel · 1.6 pts / game - Leixões
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.
Leixões is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - FC Penafiel · 1.11 goals / game - Leixões
FC Penafiel is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.16 goals / game - FC Penafiel · 1.89 goals / game - Leixões
FC Penafiel scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Leixões keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 meczów).
Leixões scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while FC Penafiel keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Leixões
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.
Leixões is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - FC Penafiel · 1.26 pts / game - Leixões
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Penafiel - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Leixões - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Leixões
* 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 | Leixões | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.05 | 2.47 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 49% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 44% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 30% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Penafiel's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Leixões. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Penafiel vs Leixões?
The LigaPro match finished FC Penafiel 0:0 Leixões. 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 Leixões?
FC Penafiel score 0.89 goals per game on average and Leixões 1.11. The LigaPro average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 42% of FC Penafiel's matches and 47% of Leixões's.
What form are FC Penafiel and Leixões in?
Over the last 5 games FC Penafiel have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Leixões 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Penafiel vs Leixões?
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.