Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates even chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Paços de Ferreira occupy a lower league position (16th place) but maintain a decent home record with a 50% draw rate and only 25% losses. Benfica II present better form over their last five matches (1.6 points per game) and a higher scoring efficiency (12% shot conversion rate vs 8% for the hosts). The key factor is the visitors' tendency to draw away from home (58% of their matches end in a stalemate), which, combined with similar average xG for both teams (1.6 vs 1.23) and an identical average of goals per game (2.5), strongly suggests a share of the points. The goal difference of both teams in their respective home/away splits (hosts -2, visitors 0) and a similar number of goals conceded (1.33 vs 1.25 per game) further support the draw scenario.
Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paços de Ferreira played against Benfica II in LigaPro (Portugal). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Paços de Ferreira has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Benfica II has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Paços de Ferreira scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.42. Benfica II scores 1.44 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Paços de Ferreira's games and 68% of Benfica II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 44%, 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, 1.62 to 1.38 per game. Paços de Ferreira takes 12.3 shots per game, while Benfica II takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Paços de Ferreira leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Benfica II leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paços de Ferreira's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Benfica II, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
LigaPro games average 2.45 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates even chances for both teams, which points towards a draw. Paços de Ferreira occupy a lower league position (16th place) but maintain a decent home record with a 50% draw rate and only 25% losses. Benfica II present better form over their last five matches (1.6 points per game) and a higher scoring efficiency (12% shot conversion rate vs 8% for the hosts). The key factor is the visitors' tendency to draw away from home (58% of their matches end in a stalemate), which, combined with similar average xG for both teams (1.6 vs 1.23) and an identical average of goals per game (2.5), strongly suggests a share of the points. The goal difference of both teams in their respective home/away splits (hosts -2, visitors 0) and a similar number of goals conceded (1.33 vs 1.25 per game) further support the draw scenario.
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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
| Paços de Ferreira | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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.
Benfica II is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Paços de Ferreira · 1.6 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 50% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Paços de Ferreira · 1.44 goals / game - Benfica II
Benfica II is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Paços de Ferreira · 1.24 goals / game - Benfica II
Paços de Ferreira scores in 50% of games (12 of 24 meczów), while Benfica II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Benfica II scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 meczów), while Paços de Ferreira keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 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 - Paços de Ferreira
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 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Paços de Ferreira · 1.48 pts / game - Benfica II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paços de Ferreira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Benfica II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Paços de Ferreira
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
| Paços de Ferreira | Liga | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.38 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 48% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 44% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 31% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
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 Paços de Ferreira's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Benfica II. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II?
The LigaPro match finished Paços de Ferreira 1:0 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 Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II?
Paços de Ferreira score 0.96 goals per game on average and Benfica II 1.44. The LigaPro average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Paços de Ferreira's matches and 68% of Benfica II's.
What form are Paços de Ferreira and Benfica II in?
Over the last 5 games Paços de Ferreira have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Benfica II 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II?
The statistical background for Paços de Ferreira vs Benfica II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.