Our Rio Ave U23 vs Leixoes U23 Prediction: 2-2
Rio Ave U23 vs Leixoes U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Monday December 22, 2025. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Rio Ave U23 vs Leixoes U23 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rio Ave U23's Last Match – Rio Ave U23 vs Famalicao U23
Rio Ave U23 must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Portugal U23 League draw against Famalicao U23 on November 25. In that match, Rio Ave U23 saw 36% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rio Ave U23 | 36% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
 Famalicao U23 | 64% | 0 (2) | - | 63 |
Leixoes U23's Last Match – Leixoes U23 vs Academico Viseu U23
Leixoes U23 will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Portugal U23 League stalemate against Academico Viseu U23 on November 25. In that match, Leixoes U23 controlled 38% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leixoes U23 | 38% | 0 (3) | - | 33 |
Academico Viseu U23 | 62% | 0 (13) | - | 87 |
Rio Ave U23 vs Leixoes U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | Leixoes U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Leixoes U23 average 2.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.