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Round
Round of 128
Form

Recent form

O Elvas
81Excellent

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +11 goal difference

União de Leiria
60Average

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

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

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

72%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

O Elvas host União de Leiria in the Round of 128 of the Taça de Portugal with both sides carrying strong recent scoring form into this knockout fixture. The hosts have built momentum across recent outings, having registered three consecutive victories, including a commanding 9-0 home win over São Roque (Açores) and a 2-1 away triumph against Fazendense.

União de Leiria arrive with an unbeaten four-match run that includes three wins and a draw. Their recent performances have been characterized by high-tempo attacking play, evidenced by a 4-2 away win against Leixões and a 2-2 draw at Amarante, alongside solid home victories over Tondela and Portimonense.

Given the knockout context and both teams finding the net consistently in recent weeks, this encounter sets up as an open affair where attacking opportunities should be frequent for both sides.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. O Elvas have won three consecutive matches, scoring a combined twelve goals in that stretch.
  2. União de Leiria are unbeaten in their last four matches, winning three and drawing one.
  3. União de Leiria have generated six goals across their last two away fixtures, beating Leixões 4-2 and drawing 2-2 with Amarante.
  4. O Elvas recorded a clean sheet and nine goals in their previous cup fixture against São Roque (Açores).
Numbers

Statistical comparison

O Elvas at homeUnião de Leiria away
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Conceded /game
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Clean sheets
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40%
BTTS (last 5)
20%
40%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
20%
History

Head-to-head

0
O Elvas
0
Draws
1
União de Leiria

União de Leiria have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-09-19O Elvas0-2União de Leiria
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Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
72%
Confidence

Both clubs enter this cup tie displaying productive attacking momentum. O Elvas have produced twelve goals across their last three matches, highlighted by a nine-goal showing against São Roque (Açores). União de Leiria have scored nine goals across their last four fixtures, including six goals in their last two away games against Leixões and Amarante. With both offenses finding regular output, the match profile favours a high-scoring outcome above the standard goal line.

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