Leixões vs Benfica II: match statistics
Benfica II presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per match compared to 1.4 points for Leixões. The hosts have dramatic home statistics with 67% losses and a goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 2.44 goals per match at home. Benfica II has not lost any of the last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and has a positive goal difference away (+1). A key factor is also that Benfica II has scored goals in all away matches this season (0% FTS%), while Leixões failed to score in 33% of home matches. Although Benfica II tends to draw away (50% draws), their current form and the hosts' defensive weakness speak for a victory for the guests.
Leixões vs Benfica II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Leixões played Benfica II in LigaPro (Portugal). The match was played on 24 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Leixões: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Benfica II: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leixões scores 1.17 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Benfica II scores 1.44 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leixões 50%, Benfica II 72%. Over 2.5: Leixões 56%, Benfica II 44%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica II has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.39. Leixões: 12.0 shots per match, Benfica II: 15.1.
Match halves
Leixões: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.61. Benfica II: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Leixões: 16-30 (8 goals). Benfica II: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
LigaPro: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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
Benfica II presents decidedly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.2 points per match compared to 1.4 points for Leixões. The hosts have dramatic home statistics with 67% losses and a goal difference of -11, conceding an average of 2.44 goals per match at home. Benfica II has not lost any of the last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and has a positive goal difference away (+1). A key factor is also that Benfica II has scored goals in all away matches this season (0% FTS%), while Leixões failed to score in 33% of home matches. Although Benfica II tends to draw away (50% draws), their current form and the hosts' defensive weakness speak for a victory for the guests.
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
| Leixões | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
Benfica II is 57% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Leixões · 2.2 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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Leixões · 1.44 goals / match - Benfica II
Benfica II is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Leixões · 1.33 goals / match - Benfica II
Leixões scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Benfica II keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Benfica II scores in 94% of matches (17 of 18 matches), while Leixões keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Leixões
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Leixões · 1.39 pts / match - Benfica II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leixões - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Benfica II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leixões
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
| Leixões | Liga | Benfica II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.17 | 2.48 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 43% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 78% | • 78% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Leixões 0 - 1 - 0 Benfica II. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Leixões vs Benfica II?
The LigaPro match finished Leixões 0:0 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 Leixões vs Benfica II?
Leixões score 1.17 goals per game on average and Benfica II 1.44. The LigaPro average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Leixões's matches and 72% of Benfica II's.
What form are Leixões and Benfica II in?
Over the last 5 games Leixões have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Benfica II 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leixões vs Benfica II?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Leixões vs Benfica II: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.