SC FARENSE VS LEIXOES - PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA MATCH DETAILS: SC FARENSE VS LEIXOES
As SC Farense prepare to host Leixoes on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this PORTUGAL: Segunda Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SC FARENSE PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
SC Farense, currently 16th in the standings with 24 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 8 points from 10 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 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
LEIXOES PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: SEGUNDA LIGA
Leixoes, sitting 14th with 25 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SC FARENSE VS LEIXOES
Recent meetings between SC Farense and Leixoes have favored SC Farense, with Leixoes claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Maritimo, SC Farense recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Araujo, Herrero, Fernandes, Alysson, Pinto, Falcao, Semedo, Poloni, Menino, Costa, Carter. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Leixoes's last outing came against Feirense, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Stefanovic, Henriques, Semeu, Faria, Simao, Araujo, Balde, Paulinho, Bica, Rochez, Agra. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, SC Farense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, SC Farense and Leixoes 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 SC FARENSE VS LEIXOES
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: SC Farense's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Leixoes's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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