Tondela vs Leixões: Match Prediction for the Portuguese Championship
In the eighth round of the Portuguese Second League, Tondela will face Leixões. Both teams are vying for promotion and currently hold the third and fourth positions respectively. Which of these contenders will edge closer to their goal on October 12? Find out in our analysis.

Command Analysis

Tondela

Current Form
Tondela did not compete for promotion last season, finishing sixth in the standings. Currently, the team is aiming for a better outcome and sits in third place. After a series of four draws, the squad has secured convincing victories against Mafra (4-0), Academico Viseu (4-1), and Torrense (2-0). However, they have already exited the cup after losing to Os Marialvas (1-2).
Disciplinary Issues and Injuries
Tondela has no issues with player availability.
Notable Betting Trends
- The team remains unbeaten in this season's Segunda Liga
- Tondela has achieved three consecutive wins in the league
Projected Lineup: Bernardo - Bebeto, Afonso, Alves, Maviram - Tavares, Cicero - Manso, Ramos, Maranao - Roberto

Leixoes

Current Form
Leixões struggled last season, narrowly avoiding relegation by finishing 14th, just six points above the playoff zone. This season, the team has shown a significant improvement, currently occupying fourth place in the league standings. They have only faced one defeat so far, losing to Vizela 1-0 on September 15. Since then, they managed a draw against Alverca (1-1) and secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Portimonense. In their cup match, they also triumphed over Guarda with a 1-0 win.
Injuries and Suspensions
Leixões has no issues with their squad.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team remains unbeaten in away matches this season
- They have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four away games
Projected Lineup: Figueira Daniel - Simao, Basto, Rafael Santos, Jean Felipe - Simoes, Paulinho, Andre - Verton, Rafael Martins, Valente
Trends
Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has occurred in the last eight matches between the teams
1.90Bet Exact Score 1:1
Two of the last four head-to-head matches ended with this score
6.50Bet Number 1 in the Final Score
This pattern has worked in four of the last five matches played by the visitors
1.63Tip and bets
The hosts have shown excellent form and with their recent cup elimination, they will be even more motivated to focus on their primary goal - promotion to the top league. We believe Tondela will be highly driven for the upcoming match against one of their main competitors. Playing at home, the team needs to secure points.
Our prediction is an Asian Handicap (0) on Tondela at 1.73
Total Goals Bet
Both teams are competing for top positions, ensuring they approach this match with utmost seriousness. It's unlikely that either side will falter defensively, making a scoring frenzy improbable.
Our prediction is a total of under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.64.
Corners Bet
We believe both teams will prioritize defense, which means we are unlikely to see many corner kicks in this match.
Our prediction is a total of under 10.5 corners with odds of 1.75.