Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Santa Clara U-23 prepare to host Leixoes U-23 on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this PORTUGAL: League U-23, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Santa Clara U-23, currently 7th in the standings with 4 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Leixoes U-23, sitting 6th with 5 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Santa Clara U-23 and Leixoes U-23 have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Famalicao U-23, Santa Clara U-23 recorded a 4-4 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Leixoes U-23's last outing came against Sporting U-23, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Santa Clara U-23 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Santa Clara U-23 and Leixoes U-23 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Santa Clara U-23's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Leixoes U-23's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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