The upcoming Liga Portugal 2 match between Penafiel and SCU Torreense presents a compelling betting opportunity, with several factors pointing towards a potential away win. Analysing the match data, including team form, league standings, and odds, allows for informed predictions. SCU Torreense holds a slightly superior position in the league table, ranking 8th compared to Penafiel's 13th. Torreense has accumulated 20 points from 14 matches, while Penafiel has 16 points from 15 games. This difference in points suggests a better overall performance by Torreense. Moreover, Torreense's recent form appears more promising. Although they've experienced some losses, their away form in the cup and their win against Casa Pia AC demonstrates their ability to perform under pressure. Penafiel's recent form, on the other hand, is less convincing, with only one win in their last five matches. The recent form data further supports the prediction. Penafiel has struggled to score consistently, as shown by their recent matches. Conversely, SCU Torreense has shown resilience, even in defeat, by scoring goals in their away matches. The match odds also favour SCU Torreense with their win odds at 2.30, and home win at 2.88 which indicates that bookmakers consider Torreense as slight favourites. The Asian Handicap, set at +0.25 in favour of Penafiel with odds of 1.05 for SCU Torreense, further strengthens the argument for an away win. This indicates that bookmakers believe SCU Torreense is likely to win, or at least draw. The Over/Under market is set at 2.25 goals. Given both teams' recent scoring trends, with Penafiel struggling to score and Torreense not consistently scoring many goals, and considering the away team’s potential to play defensively, it is likely that the under 2.25 goals will be achieved in this match. Considering all the factors, including league position, recent form, match odds, and the Asian Handicap, the prediction leans towards an away win for SCU Torreense. The match is expected to be closely contested, but SCU Torreense's slightly superior form and league position give them the edge. Moreover, the low scoring trend of the teams and the nature of the match will likely result in under 2.25 goals being scored.

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