Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 February

Santa Clara U23

L W W W L

2nd place in Group B

1-0

16/02/2026 08:00

Leixoes U23

W D W D W

2nd place in Group A

Portugal U23

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 on 16 February 2026 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 preview before placing your bet.

Santa Clara U23 are currently 2nd with 31 points after 16 matches.
Leixoes U23 sit 2nd with 25 points from 14 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Santa Clara U23 to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Santa Clara U23, who have won 1 of the last 4 meetings. Leixoes U23 have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2026-02-16

Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 - Prediction & Odds

Santa Clara U23

Leixoes U23

2026-02-16 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/02/2026

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Gil Vicente U23	37	16	12	1	3	35	21	14
02 Rio Ave U23	33	16	11	0	5	25	16	9
03 Farense U23	27	16	8	3	5	22	17	5
04 Estoril U23	25	16	7	4	5	21	18	3
05 Estrela FC U23	19	16	5	4	7	18	16	2
06 Uniao Leiria U23	18	16	5	3	8	24	26	-2
07 Vizela U23	18	16	5	3	8	20	31	-11
08 Maritimo U23	17	16	5	2	9	17	25	-8
09 Portimonense U23	11	16	3	2	11	21	33	-12

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Academico Viseu U23	26	14	7	5	2	29	16	13
02 Leixoes U23	25	14	6	7	1	28	17	11
03 Famalicao U23	23	14	7	2	5	30	19	11
04 Braga U23	23	14	6	5	3	24	22	2
05 Gil Vicente U23	17	14	4	5	5	17	18	-1
06 Rio Ave U23	15	14	4	3	7	19	25	-6
07 Vizela U23	14	14	4	2	8	16	27	-11
08 Maritimo U23	9	14	2	3	9	13	32	-19

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica U23	35	16	11	2	3	27	15	12
02 Santa Clara U23	31	16	10	1	5	21	14	7
03 Torreense U23	30	16	10	0	6	25	16	9
04 Sporting Lisbon Sad U23	27	16	8	3	5	28	14	14
05 Farense U23	25	16	8	1	7	19	18	1
06 Uniao Leiria U23	17	16	4	5	7	17	23	-6
07 Portimonense U23	16	16	5	1	10	13	23	-10
08 Estrela FC U23	14	16	3	5	8	17	28	-11
09 Estoril U23	9	16	1	6	9	15	31	-16

Championship Round	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Academico Viseu U23	32	14	10	2	2	18	8	10
02 Famalicao U23	31	14	9	4	1	32	19	13
03 Torreense U23	24	14	7	3	4	19	13	6
04 Benfica U23	18	14	6	0	8	24	28	-4
05 Braga U23	17	14	5	2	7	20	24	-4
06 Santa Clara U23	14	14	4	2	8	20	23	-3
07 Leixoes U23	14	14	3	5	6	20	24	-4
08 Sporting Lisbon Sad U23	8	14	2	2	10	15	29	-14

Head To Head

04/03/2025 07:00

Leixoes U23

0 - 0

Santa Clara U23

Por U23

18/02/2025 08:00

Santa Clara U23

0 - 0

Leixoes U23

Por U23

26/04/2024 06:00

Santa Clara U23

0 - 0

Leixoes U23

Por U23

19/02/2024 07:00

Leixoes U23

1 - 2

Santa Clara U23

Por U23

Santa Clara U23

25%

Draw

75%

Leixoes U23

Santa Clara U23 Last 6 matches

10/02/2026 09:00

Santa Clara U23 4 - 4 Famalicao U23 Por U23

03/02/2026 07:00

Academico Viseu U23 1 - 0 Santa Clara U23 Por U23

27/01/2026 07:00

Benfica U23 1 - 2 Santa Clara U23 Por U23

20/01/2026 11:00

Santa Clara U23 0 - 1 Torreense U23 Por U23

13/01/2026 08:00

Braga U23 2 - 1 Santa Clara U23 Por U23

17/12/2025 09:00

Santa Clara U23 2 - 0 Benfica U23 Por U23

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Leixoes U23

10/02/2026 12:00

Leixoes U23 2 - 2 Sporting Lisbon Sad U23 Por U23

31/01/2026 07:00

Leixoes U23 2 - 5 Benfica U23 Por U23

26/01/2026 11:00

Torreense U23 0 - 2 Leixoes U23 Por U23

19/01/2026 11:30

Leixoes U23 1 - 2 Braga U23 Por U23

13/01/2026 07:00

Famalicao U23 2 - 2 Leixoes U23 Por U23

22/12/2025 10:00

Rio Ave U23 3 - 1 Leixoes U23 Por U23

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal U23

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Santa Clara U23

Leixoes U23

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

18 (60%)12 (40%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

18 (64%)10 (36%)

Santa Clara U23

Recent matches

Leixoes U23

Under /Over

(73%)22 8(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)25 3(11%)

Under /Over

(30%)9 21(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)16 12(43%)

/Yes

(50%)15 15(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)21 7(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Santa Clara U23

Leixoes U23

Shots

Santa Clara U23

Total shots

8.83 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Leixoes U23

Total shots

9.86 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Santa Clara U23 Pass Leixoes U23

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Santa Clara U23

Played games

Leixoes U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.18

3.80

114

Corners

3.39

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.93

Offsides

1.11

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Santa Clara U23

DISCIPLINARY

Leixoes U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.60

108

2.14

0.07

0.18

6.83

205

Fouls

197

7.04

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 on 16 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal U23 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Santa Clara U23 vs Leixoes U23 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santa Clara U23's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leixoes U23's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal U23 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal U23 standings and the Portugal U23 form table to understand exactly where Santa Clara U23 and Leixoes U23 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal U23 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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