- Team form (Leixoes): Leixoes are in mixed form with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Team form (Tondela): CD Tondela come into Liga Segunda 2026/2027 on the back of 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5.
- Players to watch: Rony Lopes has given Tondela a real focal point in the final third, scoring 2 of their 6 goals in the last 5 matches.
Leixoes have been sharper at home
Leixoes have been in mixed form. They bounced back from a disappointing 1-0 away defeat to Famalicao in a friendly to beat Amarante FC 2-1 at home in Liga Segunda 2026/2027.
Tondela look more likely to nick the win
CD Tondela arrive on the opposite end of the standings from Leixoes, with 3 points from their 1 match, while Leixoes are 14th with 0 points from 1.
The visitors should be able to travel well in this game, but Leixoes' pressure will make the contest a scrappy one.
- They will need more from their attacking players if they are to win this game, but Bryan Rochez has been in good form recently, scoring 3 of their 6 goals in the last 5, so if they can play at his pace they should be a threat going forward.
- The visitors have 3 wins and 2 defeats from their last 5 and their away record is 1 win and 2 defeats in their last 3.
Rony Lopes can make the difference
Tactical overview:
Tondela have looked the more structured side of the two teams since Goncalo Feio took charge on 29 March 2026, their style built around possession and more of an ability to create chances. Leixoes press and move quickly, but lack the precision to finish off the opposition on their own terms. Joao Nuno Fonseca has done a terrific job at Leixoes since his appointment on 1 July 2025, but this should be a battle that they lose.
Match tempo and prediction:
The tempo of the game should be lively as Leixoes hunt the turnover, while Tondela will try and control the rhythm and pick moments. The matchup of these two different playing styles should see goals at both ends, but Tondela are in better form and have more structure, so I am backing Tondela to win at 2.7, Over 2.5 goals 2.12 and Both Teams to Score – Yes 1.88.
