Estoril Praia vs Famalicão prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Primeira Liga Portugal
In the first round of the Portuguese Primeira on August 7, 2026, Estoril Praia will face Famalicão. The visitors are certainly not planning to lose here.
Estoril Praia vs Famalicão: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from one of Lisbon's districts can generally be satisfied with last season. Over 34 matches, they earned ten wins and 39 points. Even ahead of Alverca on tiebreakers, they rounded out the top 10 in the final table.
The team from Vila Nova de Famalicão reminded everyone of their ambitions last season. They fought even for fourth place, but ultimately, with 56 points against Braga's 59, missed out by three points. Hugo Oliveira, who achieved this result, was lured away by Strasbourg. Now, all eyes are on the official debut of Carlos Carvalhal in his new position.
The capital's players averaged 1.59 goals scored, conceding slightly more at 1.68 per match. Their ambitious guests looked much more solid last season: yes, they scored only 1.24 goals per game, but conceded a third less—just 0.85 on average.
Previous matches: Estoril Praia vs Famalicão
The 1-0 win in April marked Famalicão's fourth consecutive victory.
The visitors look very impressive and are unlikely to suffer a second defeat in a row, even though the previous loss was in a friendly. We back them to win with a "draw no bet" (odds – 1.80).
Estoril Praia vs Famalicão: Key Stats and Trends
- Estoril Praia lost just one of their last four matches
- Famalicão suffered their first defeat in regulation time since late winter across all competitions
Estoril Praia vs Famalicão: Probable Starting Lineups
Estoril Praia likely to play 1-4-4-2 (probable lineup): Joel Robles - Gonçalo Costa, Ferro, Bacher, Ricard Sanchez - Holsgrove, Pizzi, Sheka, João Carvalho - André Laksimikant, Begraoui
Famalicão likely to play 1-4-2-3-1 (probable lineup): Tsarevich - Rafa Soares, De Haas, Leonardo Realpe, Rodrigo Pinheiro - Matias de Amorim, Van de Looi - Gustavo Sa, Sorriso, Gil Dias - Elisor
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