Our Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 Prediction: 2-1
Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 16, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Santa Clara 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
Santa Clara U23's Last Match – Santa Clara U23 vs Famalicao U23
Santa Clara U23 must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 4-4 Portugal U23 League draw against Famalicao U23 on February 10.
Leixoes U23's Last Match – Leixoes U23 vs Sporting U23
Leixoes U23 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Portugal U23 League draw against Sporting U23 on February 10. In that match, Leixoes U23 had 45% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leixoes U23 | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 46 |
 Sporting U23 | 55% | 0 (4) | - | 52 |
Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Clara U23 | Leixoes U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Clara U23 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Leixoes U23 average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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