Porto II and Leixões will meet each other in a football match counting for League 2 Portugal on February 24th, 2024, Saturday at 15:30h (UTC), in Portugal, check the Porto II vs Leixões betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Porto II vs Leixões will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Estádio Dr. Jorge Sampaio stadium, in the city of Pedroso, with a capacity for 8272 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Porto II vs Leixões betting tip 2023/2024
The League 2 Portugal has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.64 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.49 goals per match played.
Porto II last match
The last match ended in a loss for the Porto II team. On that occasion they met Marítimo for the League 2 Portugal, and the match ended 1-0. Coach A. dos Santos Folha’s lined up a 4-1-4-1 formation.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 1.91, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Leixões last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for League 2 Portugal, Leixões, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Paços de Ferreira team with a final score of 1-1.
Before the match the draw had odds around 2.90, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
Porto II vs Leixões h2h
When these teams last played against each other in Segunda Liga, Porto II ranked 12th place while Leixões was in 14th place. Porto II initiated hostilities with a 4-4-2 formation while Leixões played using a 3-5-2 tactic.
The most recent precedent between these two clubs was in 01-10-2023, in the 2023/2024 season of the League 2 Portugal, which ended with a 1-3 win for Porto II.
The Porto II team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 1 win, compared to the Leixões team, which has no wins recently.
Porto II
League 2 Portugal leaderboard now
Porto II arrives in this game with 27 points in 9th place in the League 2 Portugal, with a negative balance, having lost 9 games in total and won only 7, making a total of 6 draws.
Which means that the team is over União de Leiria team who is in the position 10 in the 23rd round and both have the same score.
Positioned in the middle of the league table in the Portugal League 2 Portugal without high aspirations or relegation concerns, the Porto II will try to benefit of the home factor to get a win.
Porto II analysis
At the end of round 22 Porto II has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 35 goals to its credit against 31 conceded.
Ball possession above 50% usually gives teams some control over their opponents. This is why the Porto II team typically goes for an average ball possession of 54.65% in an attempt to control the game.
Best goalscorer from Porto II
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Wendel so far in the competition. With 12 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Porto II to achieve victorious results this season.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Leixões
League 2 Portugal leaderboard now
The Leixões team with 19 points currently occupies the 16th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
Which means that the team is over Vilaverdense team who is in the position 17 in the 23rd round and has a 3 points disadvantage.
Leixões analysis
After round 22 of League 2 Portugal we count 15 goals scored by Leixões and 27 conceded.
Recent performances have shown that Leixões is having trouble scoring goals, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This could indicate that they need to improve their attacking play by creating better chances and being more efficient in front of goal.
With an average of 0.71 goals per game, the team struggles on the offensive end, and considering that it will also be playing away from home, the odds are all against it.
Best goalscorer from Leixões
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Paulo Gomes Ferreira has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Leixões with 4 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Porto II is Wendel, who has already scored 12 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Leixões is Paulo Gomes Ferreira, he has scored in 4 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Leixões scores an average of 0.91 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.5 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Porto II has an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game over the 22 rounds, while Leixões has an average of 2.7. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.14 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Leixões side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Porto II who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Porto II vs Leixões betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 24th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Sampaio stadium in Pedroso.
The last time these teams faced each other was in League 2 Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-3 result for Porto II.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
