Feirense vs Benfica B Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this one from the Segunda Liga. Feirense sitting pretty in 6th while Benfica B are propping up the table - talk about a tale of two teams!

Feirense have been decent enough at home this season, winning half their matches on their own patch and banging in 1.75 goals per game there. They just came off a nice 2-1 win away at Penafiel, so confidence should be high. But here's the thing - they're not exactly solid at the back, conceding regularly.

Now Benfica B, well, they're having a right shocker. Ten games without a win is some going, that's for sure! But here's where it gets interesting - away from home, they're draw specialists. Two-thirds of their away games have ended level, and they do know where the goal is, scoring 1.20 per game on their travels. Problem is, they leak goals like a sieve - nearly two per game!

When these two have met before, it's usually been goal-fest central. Eight of their nine previous meetings saw both teams get on the scoresheet, and eight went over 2.5 goals. Even that recent friendly ended 5-2 to Feirense.

Given Feirense's home scoring record and Benfica B's defensive nightmares, plus the fact both teams usually score in this fixture, I'm leaning towards goals at both ends. Benfica B might not win many, but they do score, and Feirense should find the net at home against this leaky defence.

Key Points:

• Benfica B haven't won in 10 games (0W, 6D, 4L)

• Feirense win 50% of home games, scoring 1.75 per game

• 8 of 9 H2H meetings saw both teams score

• Benfica B concede 1.90 goals per game overall

• Benfica B draw 66.67% of away games

The value looks decent on both teams scoring given the patterns and current form. Feirense should have too much quality, but Benfica B's away draw rate and scoring record suggest they'll get on the scoresheet too.