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
Key match information
FC Penafiel played Benfica II in LigaPro (Portugal). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
FC Penafiel: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Benfica II: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Penafiel scores 0.87 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Benfica II scores 1.39 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Penafiel 35%, Benfica II 70%. Over 2.5: FC Penafiel 30%, Benfica II 43%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica II has higher xG: 1.67 vs 1.28. FC Penafiel: 10.9 shots per match, Benfica II: 14.5.
Match halves
FC Penafiel: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.61. Benfica II: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
FC Penafiel: 76-90+ (7 goals). Benfica II: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
LigaPro: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
FC Penafiel is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - FC Penafiel · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
0.87 goals / match - FC Penafiel · 1.39 goals / match - Benfica II
FC Penafiel is 35% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - FC Penafiel · 1.3 goals / match - Benfica II
FC Penafiel scores in 61% of matches (14 of 23 matches), while Benfica II keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Benfica II scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while FC Penafiel keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Penafiel
Over / Under - Benfica II
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - FC Penafiel · 1.35 pts / match - Benfica II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Penafiel - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Benfica II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Penafiel
Benfica II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: FC Penafiel 1 - 0 - 0 Benfica II. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.