GD Chaves vs União de Leiria: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which favors a draw. GD Chaves displays solid home form with 38% of matches ending in a draw and a goal difference of +2, while União de Leiria shows better away efficiency (38% wins) and a higher shot conversion rate (12% vs 7%). Both teams have an identical Failed To Score rate of 31%, suggesting predictability in attack. The form in the last five matches also points to a balanced clash – the hosts have earned 1.8 points per match, the visitors 2.0. União de Leiria scores on average more goals away (1.46 vs 1.0 for Chaves at home), but also concedes more (1.23 vs 0.85). Considering all statistics, I predict a fierce battle with a slight advantage for the hosts due to the home field advantage, however, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome.
GD Chaves vs União de Leiria: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
GD Chaves played União de Leiria in LigaPro (Portugal). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
GD Chaves: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. União de Leiria: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
GD Chaves scores 1.12 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. União de Leiria scores 1.56 and concedes 1.36. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: GD Chaves 35%, União de Leiria 68%. Over 2.5: GD Chaves 23%, União de Leiria 60%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
União de Leiria has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.43. GD Chaves: 12.4 shots per match, União de Leiria: 12.0.
Match halves
GD Chaves: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.58. União de Leiria: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
GD Chaves: 16-30 (6 goals). União de Leiria: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
LigaPro: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which favors a draw. GD Chaves displays solid home form with 38% of matches ending in a draw and a goal difference of +2, while União de Leiria shows better away efficiency (38% wins) and a higher shot conversion rate (12% vs 7%). Both teams have an identical Failed To Score rate of 31%, suggesting predictability in attack. The form in the last five matches also points to a balanced clash – the hosts have earned 1.8 points per match, the visitors 2.0. União de Leiria scores on average more goals away (1.46 vs 1.0 for Chaves at home), but also concedes more (1.23 vs 0.85). Considering all statistics, I predict a fierce battle with a slight advantage for the hosts due to the home field advantage, however, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome.
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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
| GD Chaves | União de Leiria | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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.
União de Leiria is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - GD Chaves · 2 pts / match - União de Leiria
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.
União de Leiria is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
1.12 goals / match - GD Chaves · 1.56 goals / match - União de Leiria
GD Chaves is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - GD Chaves · 1.36 goals / match - União de Leiria
GD Chaves scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while União de Leiria keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
União de Leiria scores in 80% of matches (20 of 25 matches), while GD Chaves keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 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 - GD Chaves
Over / Under - União de Leiria
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.
GD Chaves is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / match - GD Chaves · 1.32 pts / match - União de Leiria
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
GD Chaves - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
União de Leiria - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
GD Chaves
União de Leiria
* 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
| GD Chaves | Liga | União de Leiria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.04 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 48% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 65% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | • 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: GD Chaves 0 - 0 - 1 União de Leiria. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of GD Chaves vs União de Leiria?
The LigaPro match finished GD Chaves 0:2 União de Leiria. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before GD Chaves vs União de Leiria?
GD Chaves score 1.12 goals per game on average and União de Leiria 1.56. The LigaPro average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 35% of GD Chaves's matches and 68% of União de Leiria's.
What form are GD Chaves and União de Leiria in?
Over the last 5 games GD Chaves have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and União de Leiria 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for GD Chaves vs União de Leiria?
The statistical background for GD Chaves vs União de Leiria — 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.