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Round
Round of 128
Form

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Castro Daire
40Poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -3 goal difference

Portimonense
50Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -3 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Under 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

72%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Castro Daire host Portimonense in the Round of 128 of the Taca de Portugal, with both sides looking to build momentum in knockout cup action.

Castro Daire enter this tie following a mixed run of results, having recorded a 1-1 draw at Beira-Mar and a 1-0 victory against Sousense in their most recent outings. Their matches have consistently been low-scoring encounters, with four of their last five fixtures staying below three total goals.

Portimonense travel on the back of three consecutive defeats without scoring, losing 2-0 to Tondela, 1-0 to Uniao de Leiria, and 2-0 to Leixoes. Every single match in Portimonense's recent five-game run has produced two goals or fewer, reflecting clear offensive struggles but tight scorelines.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. All five of Portimonense's last five matches have finished with under 2.5 total goals.
  2. Portimonense have failed to score in their last three consecutive fixtures.
  3. Castro Daire have seen under 2.5 goals in four of their last five matches.
  4. Castro Daire have scored only two goals across their last three fixtures.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Castro Daire at homePortimonense away
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Played
1
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W-D-L
1-0-0
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Scored /game
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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Failed to score
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40%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
20%
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Our record in Taça de Portugal

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Predictions

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Total Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
72%
Confidence

Both sides show a strong pattern of low-scoring affairs leading into this cup tie. All five of Portimonense's recent fixtures have seen two or fewer goals scored, with the team failing to find the net in each of their last three matches against Tondela, Uniao de Leiria, and Leixoes. Similarly, Castro Daire have seen four of their last five matches stay under the 2.5 goal line, having scored just two goals across their last three matches. Given the knockout context and both sides' limited recent attacking output, a low-scoring encounter is the most probable outcome.

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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.