LEIRIA VS PACOS DE FERREIRA - PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH DETAILS: LEIRIA VS PACOS DE FERREIRA
As Leiria prepare to host Pacos de Ferreira on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 12:00, this PORTUGAL: Segunda Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
LEIRIA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
Leiria, currently 10th in the standings with 29 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
PACOS DE FERREIRA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
Pacos de Ferreira, sitting 18th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 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 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LEIRIA VS PACOS DE FERREIRA
Recent meetings between Leiria and Pacos de Ferreira 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 Porto-2, Leiria recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Bravim, Baro, Zikovic, Marcelo, Maga, Amado, Martins, Van Der Gaag, Gomes, Fernandez, Munoz. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Pacos de Ferreira's last outing came against Torreense, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Rafa, Sousa, Ferreira, Vieira, Anilson, Duarte, Cunha, Ramos, Pinto, Victor, Lumungo. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Leiria are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Leiria and Pacos de Ferreira 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 AND PREDICTION FOR LEIRIA VS PACOS DE FERREIRA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Leiria's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Pacos de Ferreira's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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