The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Benfica II are in the 12th position while the guesting Varzim worry at 18th.
- Benfica II have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Varzim is in the worst form (0-1-5)
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Benfica II form and stats
Benfica II have collected 3 points from their Segunda Liga home games so far after 1-0-3. Three consecutive losses here at Caixa Futebol Campus is hard to swallow for the home team. Both players, staff and the home crowd are desperate to get something from this match.
A good away victory last time out for Benfica, who won 3-2 against Cova Piedade (placed 10th). Heartbreak before that as Benfica lost 2-3 at Leixoes's place.
A decent goal production from Benfica in their home games so far, with 6 goals from 4 league matches. Benfica have conceded 8 goals in these home games, a significant number.
Varzim form and stats
As the visiting team in Segunda Liga matches, Varzim, who have the the worst goal difference (-7) in Segunda Liga, have produced an overall stat of 0-1-3 so far. The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on P. Martins Alves, the Varzim manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Varzim play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Académica (placed 3rd). Ahead of that game was the 1-1 draw at home against Academico Viseu in the Segunda Liga.
The attacking power of Varzim when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 4 league matches away. Varzim have conceded 8 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Benfica-Varzim H2H statistics last nine meetings regardless of arena: Benfica II four wins, Varzim three wins, two draws. five of these nine matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  R. Camara 2 goals | I. Vukotić 2 goals |  G. Kwame Ofosu 2 goals |
Benfica II missing players
Varzim missing players
| Benfica II | Varzim | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 18 | 6 | 3 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 | 8 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 78% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 56% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 33% |
| 56% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 22% |
| 56% | 50% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 56% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 44% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 44% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 3 | 2.6 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.4 | 12.5 | 11 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 3 | 5.2 | 7.7 |
| 4.6 | 4.5 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1 | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| 44% | 33% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 50% | 20% |
- Benfica II have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Benfica II have scored more than double the goals of Varzim.
- Benfica II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Varzim has the most dropped points from leading position (11) in Segunda Liga
- Varzim has the the worst goal difference (-7) in Segunda Liga
- Varzim have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Varzim have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Varzim have yet to win a game away.
- Varzim is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| 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 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 22 |
| 2 | Mafra | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Académica | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 |
| 4 | Feirense | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| 5 | Arouca | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | Chaves | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
| 7 | Sporting Covilhã | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | Penafiel | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 9 | Vizela | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 | Cova Piedade | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 11 | Casa Pia | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| 12 | Benfica II | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| 13 | Leixoes | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 | UD Oliveirense | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Vilafranquense | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -5 | 8 |
| 16 | Porto II | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -5 | 7 |
| 17 | Academico Viseu | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| 18 | Varzim | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -7 | 6 |