Penafiel U23 VS Benfica U23

Penafiel U23 have suffered a terribly tough start to their season, lingering right on the relegation zone edge after seven matches. They are one of only two sides in the league that are yet to record a single win, with a staggering 71.4% draw rate that earns them the reputation of "draw specialists". Their record stands at 5 draws and 2 defeats, with 9 goals scored and 11 conceded, leaving them on just 5 points in 18th place, third from bottom of the standings. Benfica U23, by contrast, sit 8th in the table on 10 points, comfortably in the upper mid-table range and still within reach of the promotion play-off spots. They have claimed 3 wins from their last 5 outings, losing the other 2, scoring 7 and conceding 5 in that run to show far better overall form than the hosts, though their away performances have been inconsistent and prone to obvious fluctuations.