Portimonense vs Benfica B: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portimonense prepare to host Benfica-2 on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this PORTUGAL: Segunda Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portimonense, currently 16th in the standings with 23 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 7 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Benfica-2, sitting 12th with 26 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Portimonense and Benfica-2 have been competitive, with Benfica-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Vizela, Portimonense recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Cleiton, Abel, Sarara, Junior, Reis, Cagro, Xavier, Edney, Djassi, Tamble, Lara. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Benfica-2's last outing came against Lusitano Lourosa, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Ferreira, Oliveira, Ferreira, Fonseca, Neto, Prioste, Figueiredo, Pinto, Rego, Silva, Rego. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Portimonense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portimonense and Benfica-2 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 few goals: Portimonense's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Benfica-2's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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