Estoril Praia vs Moreirense prediction and betting tips on December 28, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 28, 2024, Estoril Praia will host Moreirense in the 16th round of the Primeira Liga. The visitors are aiming for a spot in European competitions this season, and to keep their chances alive, they must secure points on the road.
Our Prediction for Estoril Praia vs Moreirense
"Canaries" finished last season in 13th place – modest but enough to ensure their survival in Portugal's top division. In contrast, "The Green and Whites" looked much more confident, finishing in the top 5 of the final standings.
Currently, Ian Catro's side is performing at a similar level to last season, averaging one point per match. They recently managed three consecutive draws but then suffered a 0-2 defeat to Casa Pia. Benfica handed them an even more crushing 0-3 loss. César Peixoto's team started well but has gradually lost momentum. Nevertheless, their solid home form has kept them in the upper half of the table. However, they were beaten 0-3 by Porto in the last round.
The hosts have struggled offensively, scoring just under 0.8 goals per game, while conceding more than 1.5 goals. The visitors' stats are also concerning, scoring 1.27 goals per game but conceding 1.47.
Key Stats and Trends
- Estoril Praia has lost one of their last five matches.
- 33% of Estoril Praia's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.4 goals per match.
- Moreirense has won three of their last five matches.
- 60% of Moreirense's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.73 goals per match.
Probable Lineups
Estoril Praia: Robles – Baher, Alvaro, Boma – Garcia, João Carvalho, Elder Costa, Holsgrove, Zanoselo, Pina – Marques.
Moreirense: Kevin – Frimpong, Maracas, Marcelo, Pinto – Ramos, Tavares, Bernardo Martins, Alanzinho, Madson – Shettine.
Previous Matches: Estoril Praia vs Moreirense
"The Green and Whites" have won three out of the last four encounters between the teams.
Free Prediction for Estoril Praia vs Moreirense
Although Moreirense is considered the favorite, their away form is not their strong suit. Therefore, we recommend betting on the hosts to avoid defeat (odds: 1.6).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the Primeira Liga standings.