Academica de Coimbra

vs

CD Mafra

Preview

Académica de Coimbra

• The return to management of João Carlos Pereira in February has turned Académica de Coimbra into a very solid and efficient team.
• Académica are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, winning three without conceding.
• Recent results:
  • 1-0 win at Varzim.
  • 3-1 home victory over União Santarém.

CD Mafra

• CD Mafra sit second in the promotion group on 34 points from 18 matches.
• They have won one of their last five matches in all competitions and lost their last two away games.
• Mafra have been prolific in their best moments with Braima their most reliable goalscorer.
• Recent detail:
  • Braima scored a brace in January.
• Attacking options available include Goba Zakpa and Camará.

Key Players

• Braima - reliable goalscorer and supplier.
• Goba Zakpa - new signing who strengthens Mafra's attack.
• Camará - attacking option for Mafra.

Betting Insights

• Home win odds are 1.92.
• Mafra odds are 3.72.
• Draw odds are 3.2.
• The under 2.5 goals market is available at 1.67.
• The draw looks the most likely outcome in a tightly contested game.

Prediction

• Expect a close, tense clash at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra.
• Prediction: Draw, with under 2.5 goals the preferable market.