Benfica U23 vs União Leiria U23

Expert Analysis: Benfica U23 vs União Leiria U23

The upcoming match between Benfica U23 and União Leiria U23 on November 26, 2025, promises to be a thrilling encounter. With both teams having a strong youth setup, this match could provide valuable insights into their future potential. The betting odds suggest a highly competitive game with several key predictions indicating the dynamics of the match. The home team is expected to have a strong performance in the second half, while the likelihood of goals being scored in the first half seems lower. Overall, the average total goals are predicted to be around 3.93, suggesting an action-packed game.

Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 98.60

Given the high probability of 98.60, it is highly likely that Benfica U23 will find the back of the net in the latter part of the match. This prediction aligns with their historical performance trends where they tend to ramp up their game as the match progresses.

Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 85.60

With an 85.60 probability, it’s anticipated that both teams will adopt a cautious approach initially, focusing on solid defense rather than rushing for goals in the first half. This strategic play might be aimed at conserving energy for a more aggressive second half.

Over 1.5 Goals: 77.80

The likelihood of more than 1.5 goals being scored is relatively high at 77.80, indicating that while the first half may be goalless or low-scoring, the overall match is expected to see significant attacking play.

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 71.60

Despite predictions favoring scoring in the second half, there is still a notable probability (71.60) that neither team will score in this period, suggesting potential defensive resilience or tactical adjustments.

Under 2.5 Goals: 65.50

The odds suggest a moderate chance (65.50) that the total goals will be fewer than 2.5, hinting at a balanced contest where defensive strategies might play a crucial role in limiting scoring opportunities.

Both Teams To Score: 62.10

With a probability of 62.10, it’s expected that both teams will manage to score at least one goal each, indicating competitive balance and attacking prowess from both sides.

Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 59.20

The prediction of a total of either two or three goals (59.20) suggests a tightly contested match where both teams have opportunities to score but are also likely to face strong defensive setups.

Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 57.70

With a probability of 57.70, União Leiria U23 might struggle to break through Benfica U23’s defense in the first half, reflecting either strategic defensive plays by Benfica or initial challenges faced by Leiria.

Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 56.40

The likelihood of União Leiria U23 finding their scoring rhythm in the second half is significant at 56.40, indicating potential adjustments and improvements in their gameplay after halftime.

Over 0.5 Goals HT: 54.20

With a probability of over 0.5 goals by halftime at 54.20, it suggests that while the first half may not see a flurry of goals, there will still be enough attacking play to ensure at least one goal is scored before halftime.

Avg. Total Goals: 3.93

The average total goals predicted for this match is approximately 3.93, indicating an expectation for an engaging and dynamic contest with multiple scoring opportunities for both teams.

Avg. Goals Scored: 2.58

Benfica U23 is expected to score an average of around 2.58 goals based on historical data and current form, reflecting their offensive capabilities and potential dominance in this fixture.

Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.14

On average, Benfica U23 concedes about 1.14 goals per match, suggesting that while they have a strong offense, they maintain a relatively solid defense capable of limiting opponent scoring opportunities.