Our Rio Ave U23 vs UD Leiria U23 Prediction: 2-1
Rio Ave U23 vs UD Leiria U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 19, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Rio Ave U23 vs UD Leiria 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 Estrela Amadora U23
Rio Ave U23 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Portugal U23 League victory over Estrela Amadora U23 in their last outing.
UD Leiria U23's Last Match – Portimonense U23 vs UD Leiria U23
UD Leiria U23 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Portugal U23 League defeat against Portimonense U23 on February 13. In that match, UD Leiria U23 controlled 60% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portimonense U23 | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 37 |
UD Leiria U23 | 60% | 0 (1) | - | 28 |
Rio Ave U23 vs UD Leiria U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Rio Ave U23 | UD Leiria U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rio Ave U23 are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while UD Leiria U23 average 0.9 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
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