There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the Segunda Liga table so far. Here's the Benfica II - Leixões latest:
- Benfica II have the most scored goals (40) in Segunda Liga
- Leixões have the fewest matches over the total-line (7) in Segunda Liga
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Benfica II form and stats
Overall Segunda Liga stats at home this season for Benfica II, who have the most scored goals (40) in Segunda Liga, are 6-2-3 (wins-draw-losses). There’s a good atmosphere here at Caixa Futebol Campus after three straight home wins.
Benfica faced defeat in their previous match, away at Academico Viseu (1-2). Before that game, the 3-1 home victory against Arouca.
Benfica II have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Caixa Futebol Campus with 21 goals in 11 league matches. Benfica have conceded 12 in these home matches. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Leixões form and stats
There's been little loot from Leixões's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 12 away games in the Segunda Liga. Leixões only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 5 draws.
Leixões's last game was the home draw against Cova Piedade (1-1). Prior to that result Leixões won their away game at Varzim. The scoreline was 1-0.
The attacking power of Leixões when travelling is not overwhelming with 9 goals scored from 12 league matches away. 14 goals have been conceded by Leixões in these games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Leixões - Benfica 3-2. Last ten meetings between the teams: Benfica II won three, Leixões won six and one draw. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  Â. da Silva 8 goals |   F. Rodrigues 4 goals |
Benfica II missing players
Leixões missing players
| Benfica II | Leixões | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 11 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 10 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 40 | 21 | 4 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 33 | 12 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 14 | 26 |
| 96% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| 79% | 73% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| 50% | 45% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 42% | 45% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 8% | 17% |
| 25% | 18% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 4% |
| 54% | 45% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 58% | 54% |
| 25% | 36% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 21% |
| 25% | 18% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10.3 | 11.2 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7 | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| 4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| 41% | 46% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 36% | 30% |
- Benfica II have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Leixões have scored away.
- Benfica II have the most dropped points from leading position (17) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the most scored goals (40) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II have the most scored goals in the first half (19) in Segunda Liga
- Benfica II haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Leixões have the fewest matches over the total-line (7) in Segunda Liga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Estoril | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 53 |
| 2 | Feirense | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 46 |
| 3 | Academica | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 45 |
| 4 | Vizela | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 44 |
| 5 | Chaves | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 37 |
| 6 | Arouca | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 37 |
| 7 | Penafiel | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 35 |
| 8 | Mafra | 24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 33 |
| 9 | Casa Pia | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | -3 | 33 |
| 10 | Benfica II | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 33 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 30 |
| 11 | Leixões | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -2 | 30 |
| 12 | Sporting Covilha | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -3 | 26 |
| 13 | Academico Viseu | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 16 | -10 | 25 |
| 14 | Cova Piedade | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -10 | 23 |
| 15 | Vilafranquense | 23 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 33 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -9 | 22 |
| 16 | UD Oliveirense | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -13 | 22 |
| 17 | Porto II | 24 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 37 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -11 | 18 |
| 18 | Varzim | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | -16 | 18 |