01 · 2 legs
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- Double chance Penafiel or draw (X2)64%
- Under 3.5 goals77%
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A balanced contest emerges as Porto B hosts Penafiel, with the model highlighting a subtle edge for the visitors. Penafiel's scoring streak in their last eight league matches contrasts with Porto B's mixed head-to-head results against them. The model assigns a 40% win probability to Penafiel, suggesting a slight advantage despite the tight expected goals tally of 1.22 to 1.21 in favor of the hosts.
The most probable outcomes, with 1-1 and 1-0 at 13% and 10% respectively, underscore the match's potential to remain a close affair. Both teams are equally poised to find the net, with a 50% chance for both to score, yet the over 2.5 goals probability sits at only 44%. This scenario hints at a restrained goal count, aligning with Penafiel's ability to consistently score but not necessarily run away with matches.
Porto B's past encounters with Penafiel show a slight edge with two wins out of four matches since 2023. However, given the small sample size, this head-to-head record holds less weight against the current form of both sides. Penafiel's recent offensive consistency could tip the scales, even as Porto B aims to leverage home advantage.
Given the model's 40% win probability for the visitors, backing Penafiel presents a value angle. With the stats pointing towards a narrow victory or a draw, backing Penafiel aligns with the data-driven insight as they look to prolong their goal-scoring form.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Porto B | X | 2 · Penafiel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 3.10 | 3.20 | 2.20 |
| Betsson | 3.10 | 3.20 | 2.20 |
| Nordicbet | 3.10 | 3.20 | 2.20 |
| Paddy Power | 2.40 | 3.00 | EV+ 12% 2.80 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 1% 3.30 | EV+ 1% 3.47 | 2.18 |
Odds updated 30 Aug, 10:35
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Penafiel win since 25 August — the odds have shortened from 2.39 to 2.18 (−9%).
2.90 → 3.30
3.33 → 3.47
2.39 → 2.18
2.09 → 2.10
Pinnacle · 7 recorded price levels · 25/08/2026 → 30/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Liga Portugal 2 data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| The goalkeepers | João de Oliveira Afonso (Porto B) | Miguel Oliveira (Penafiel) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Save % | 73% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 72% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Penafiel a 40% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Porto B 31%, draw 29%, Penafiel 40%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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