Benfica II have done better than Penafiel so far this season, but every fixture opens at 0-0. Here's all the facts and figures you require prior to kickoff:
- Benfica II have the most scored goals (37) in Segunda Liga
- Penafiel have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
This should be an engrossing fixture with lots of fun and excitement as both contenders are well refreshed since they last ran out on the pitch. Get this show on the road!
Benfica II form and stats
Benfica II have played 9 Segunda Liga games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 5-2-2 (wins-draws-losses).
It's back home for Benfica II, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Nacional away with the result 3-0. Embaló, Nóbrega and Araújo found the net in that victory. Benfica II shared the glory with Nacional in their last match, an away game that ended all square 3-0. In their previous game, the manager de Oliveira led his Benfica II to a defeat away at Nacional. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Caixa Futebol Campus.
Before that, Benfica II had a home game versus Porto II which ended with a victory 1-2. In the match before that, Benfica II hosted Porto II and drew the game 1-2. Preceding that match was the home game against Porto II that was lost 1-2.The home team are moderate favourites in this game. How does Benfica II handle that role? We have found 15 games in our database similar to this one, based on the home odds. The stats for these games are seven wins, five draws and three defeats.
A decent goal production from Benfica in their home games so far, with 17 goals from 9 league matches. Benfica II are not conceding a lot of goals here at Caixa Futebol Campus in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 8 from 9 matches.
Penafiel form and stats
3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Penafiel playing as the away team in the Segunda Liga this season.
Penafiel played 4-3 against Vilafranquense in their previous match. Home advantage was not enough for Penafiel in their previous game as they lost hosting Vilafranquense, 4-3. Penafiel had fun at their own home (Caixa Futebol Campus) last time out, beating Vilafranquense 4-3. Tagliapietra, Vaz and Roberto scored.
Before that, Penafiel secured a home win against Academico Viseu with the score 0-0. A draw for Penafiel before that, at their own venue hosting Academico Viseu (0-0). Preceding that, the 0-0 home loss versus Academico Viseu.We have checked recent matches where Penafiel have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 13 games were two victories, two draws and nine defeats.
Penafiel have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 8 league away games 10 goals have been scored. It's worth mentioning that 5 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Penafiel have conceded 11 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Penafiel - Benfica II 0-1 was the scoreline in these sides' previous h2h match, earlier this season. Head-to-head data (for the last ten meetings): Benfica won three games, three matches ended with a draw and Penafiel have four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / sixTop Goalscorers
  H. Pereira Araújo 10 goals |  R. Maximiano Rodrigo 8 goals | L. Lopes 5 goals |
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 37 | 17 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 20 | 8 | 4 | Conceded | C | 4 | 11 | 20 |
| 89% | 78% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 88% | 83% |
| 78% | 78% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 61% |
| 67% | 67% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 62% | 39% |
| 39% | 44% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 38% | 22% |
| 17% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 6% |
| 56% | 56% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 62% | 50% |
| 44% | 44% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 38% | 39% |
| 11% | 22% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 28% |
| 4.2 | 5.9 | 9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| 5.4 | 5.9 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11.3 | 12.4 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 9.5 | 10.9 |
| 4.8 | 4.7 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| 43% | 40% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 36% | 29% |
| 12.4 | 10.2 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15 | 12.9 | 11.3 |
| 3.9 | 3.4 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
- Benfica II have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Benfica II have the fewest dropped points from leading position (2) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the fewest matches under the total-line (4) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the most scored goals (37) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the most scored goals in the first half (21) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the the best goal difference (+17) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Penafiel have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Benfica II | 18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | Casa Pia | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 33 |
| 3 | Feirense | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 33 |
| 4 | Rio Ave | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Nacional | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 29 |
| 6 | Porto II | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| 7 | Penafiel | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 27 |
| 8 | Chaves | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 26 |
| 9 | Estrela Amadora | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15 | -2 | 26 |
| 10 | Mafra | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 25 |
| 11 | Vilafranquense | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | -5 | 22 |
| 12 | Leixoes | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -2 | 21 |
| 13 | Trofense | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | -2 | 21 |
| 14 | Academico Viseu | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -10 | 21 |
| 15 | Sporting Covilha | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -13 | 16 |
| 16 | Farense | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 17 | Varzim | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -13 | 11 |
| 18 | Academica | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 17 | -14 | 8 |
