| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:10 | +7 | 18 | |
| 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16:11 | +5 | 18 | |
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19:14 | +5 | 17 | |
| 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14:7 | +7 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:11 | +5 | 15 | |
| 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 17:16 | +1 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 14 | |
| 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 13 | |
| 9 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 18:10 | +8 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | -1 | 12 | |
| 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 11 | |
| 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17:15 | +2 | 10 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6:11 | -5 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12:12 | 0 | 9 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:15 | -3 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:14 | -4 | 8 | |
| 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:14 | -6 | 6 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:16 | -8 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 5:15 | -10 | 4 |
Our UD Leiria U23 vs Santa Clara U23 prediction for October 6, 2026, in the Championship U23 sees Santa Clara U23 as the favorite with a 38% win probability, while UD Leiria U23 has a 28% chance and the draw stands at 34%. The match kicks off at 11:00 local time in Portugal, and bookmakers see a very balanced contest.
UD Leiria U23 come into this match with mixed recent results. Their last five outings show three straight losses followed by two wins: L, L, L, W, W. At home, they have lost two of their last three, falling 0-1 to Gil Vicente U23 and 1-2 to Benfica U23, with a 2-0 win over Maritimo U23 in between. This inconsistency raises questions about their defensive solidity.
Santa Clara U23, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last five matches (D, D, W, W, D). They have kept two clean sheets in that run and picked up a 1-0 away win at Penafiel U23. Their ability to grind out results, especially on the road, makes them a tough opponent.
The head-to-head record between these two U23 sides is perfectly balanced after two meetings. Santa Clara U23 won 2-0 away at UD Leiria U23 on December 2, 2025, while UD Leiria U23 returned the favour with a 2-1 away victory on September 16, 2025. Both wins came on the road, suggesting home advantage has not played a decisive role in this fixture so far.
Santa Clara U23 sit 9th in the Championship U23 table with 8 points from 4 games (2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses). They are unbeaten and have games in hand on most teams above them. UD Leiria U23 are outside the top 12, indicating a lower position and fewer points. The gap in league standing and Santa Claraโs perfect defensive record (only 2 goals conceded) give them a clear edge in this matchup.
Based on the odds, recent form, head-to-head data, and league positions, we calculate the following win probabilities:
Santa Clara U23 has a 38% chance of winning, making them the most likely outcome. Their unbeaten run and solid away performances outweigh UD Leiria U23โs recent home struggles. The draw is also a strong possibility at 34%, reflecting the tight nature of this fixture. UD Leiria U23โs 28% chance comes from their ability to score at home, but their defensive lapses make them underdogs.
Bookmakersโ odds for the 1X2 market vary, with home win odds ranging from 2.45 to 2.62, draw odds from 2.10 to 3.40, and away win odds from 2.25 to 3.00. The best available odds suggest a tight contest, but the implied probabilities after removing the margin point to a nearly even split. However, when we adjust for current form and league positions, Santa Clara U23 emerges as the value pick. Our UD Leiria U23 vs Santa Clara U23 prediction is an away win, but a draw is a very realistic alternative. Based on the stats, backing Santa Clara U23 to win or the draw no bet could be the smartest betting tip.