The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Cova da Piedade U23 are in the 9th position while the guests worry at 13th.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Cova da Piedade U23 form and stats
Cova da Piedade U23 have collected 11 points from their Liga Revelacao U23 home games so far after 2-5-2. The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Cova da Piedade U23 has four draws from their last four matches. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
Cova da Piedade U23 drew their last game, also a home match. Sporting Braga U23 (placed 6th) was the opponent, 0-0 the score. 2-2 away at Famalicao U23 before that.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Cova da Piedade U23 here at Municipal Jose Martins Vieira in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (8 from 9 games). Cova da Piedade U23 have only conceded 8 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Portimonense U23 form and stats
As the visiting team in Liga Revelacao U23 matches, Portimonense U23, who have the most conceded goals (37) in Liga Revelacao U23, have produced an overall stat of 3-1-4 so far.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Portimonense U23, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-4 versus Estoril U23 (placed 5th). A loss against Benfica U23 was the result prior to that, in a home game.
Portimonense U23 have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 16 goals from 8 away matches. Portimonense U23 have conceded 19 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Portimonense U23 - Cova da Piedade U23 1-2 entered in the official records. Head-2-head stats last five meetings: 1 - 0 - 4 (Cova da Piedade U23 wins - draws - Portimonense U23 wins). As for goals, 4 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 had two or less.Cova da Piedade U23 missing players
Portimonense U23 missing players
| Cova da Piedade U23 | Portimonense U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 9 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | 5 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | 8 | 5 | Scored | S | 1 | 16 | 28 |
| 18 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 19 | 37 |
| 81% | 67% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 44% | 33% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 19% | 11% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 62% | 73% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 50% | 33% |
| 56% | 44% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 25% | 44% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 38% | 44% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3 | 3 | 5.1 |
| 6.1 | 6 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 6 |
- All of Portimonense U23's matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Portimonense U23 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Portimonense U23 have scored in all their matches so far.
- Portimonense U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Portimonense U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sporting CP U23 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 23 | 35 |
| 2 | Benfica U23 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 34 |
| 3 | Rio Ave U23 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 26 |
| 4 | Belenenses U23 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Estoril U23 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 24 |
| 6 | Sporting Braga U23 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| 7 | Deportivo Aves U23 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -1 | 22 |
| 8 | Maritimo U23 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 21 |
| 9 | Cova da Piedade U23 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 20 |
| 10 | Leixoes U23 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 19 |
| 11 | Vitoria Setubal U23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | -4 | 16 |
| 12 | Vitoria Guimaraes U23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -12 | 14 |
| 13 | Portimonense U23 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -9 | 13 |
| 14 | Academica U23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -5 | 12 |
| 15 | Feirense U23 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 10 |
| 16 | Famalicao U23 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 35 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | -17 | 7 |