Benfica Lisbon B
- Benfica Lisbon B have been in mixed form, with 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (all-competitions).
- Nélson Veríssimo's side normally play a structured 4-2-3-1 system and have a high-energy style of play, especially in the pressing game.
- Benfica Lisbon B's latest results were a 2-0 away loss to FC Porto B in the second tier and a 1-0 home victory over Casa Pia Atletico in a Friendly Club Match.
- Benfica Lisbon B have conceded 6 goals in 5 home matches across all competitions.
Leixoes
- Leixoes have been in stronger form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (all-competitions).
- Leixoes are the sharper side across the same period with six wins, two draws and just two defeats.
- The visitors tend to sit deep and counterattack, which makes this a classic possession vs transition affair.
- Leixoes' last two results were a 2-1 home win over Lusitania FC in the Segunda Liga and a 3-3 away draw with Nacional Madeira Funchal in a club-friendly.
- Leixoes' away record is two wins, two draws and two defeats from six in all-competitions, so they travel reasonably well, but don't dominate.
Head-to-Head
The visitors have failed to win any of their last three away games against Benfica Lisbon B in all-competitions.
Key Players
Luccas Paraizo is a quality player in the final third for Leixoes, having been involved in three of their eight goals in the last five games across all-competitions.
Betting Insights
- Veríssimo's boys are the slight favorites at 2.17, against 3.06 for Leixoes and 3.5 for the draw.
- Over 2.5 goals is a generous 1.77, but BTTS at 1.62 seems like the market's way of telling us that this could be a match with plenty of chances and an 'on-the-edge' feel.
Prediction
I am leaning towards Benfica Lisbon B to win 2-1 , but it could easily go the other way, or to the away team.
