AD Marco 09
- AD Marco 09 are unbeaten in their six home league games (W2, D4) and have conceded an average of 0.83 goals per match in all six home games this season (W2, D4).
- AD Marco 09 have earned four points from their last two home league fixtures - including a 1-1 draw against AD Fafe.
- Paulo Mendes instilled a pragmatic, defence-first approach upon taking over the AD Marco 09 reigns in July 2025 and he has had a good year on the whole.
- The Marcoeiras team are stubborn, compact and very structured, with a narrow midfield and a deep defensive block.
- They can be a little dull, preferring structure and control to flair and creativity, but they have found a decent goal scorer in Mauro Ribeiro.
SC Sao Joao Ver
- Sao Joao Ver have failed to win in 7 away games, drawing 4 and losing 3, conceding 1.86 goals per away match (D4, L3).
- SC Sao Joao Ver will try to use their full-backs in a similar way, pushing on to help create a high-tempo, wide game.
- Joao Castro has been their danger man in recent games, scoring two goals in his last five appearances and is top of the charts for the season with two.
- Nivea has made the most of the talent he has been given and has brought some fresh energy to the side since taking over from Pedro Lomba in October 2025.
Head-to-Head
- AD Marco 09 and SC Sao Joao Ver are level on 13 points apiece in Liga 3, Group A 2025/2026, but occupy 9th and 10th in the table respectively.
- Marco 09 are solid at home while Sao Joao Ver have struggled away, so it’s no surprise that their first head-to-head meeting ended 0-0 at the Sao Joao Ver home field.
Key Players
- Andrezinho is their top scorer in the league with two goals in 11 appearances and provides the main threat from midfield.
- Joao Castro has been their danger man in recent games, scoring two goals in his last five appearances and is top of the charts for the season with two.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers are making AD Marco 09 a slight favorite at 1.9, with the visitors at 3.92 and the draw 3.12.
- Both of these clubs are impossible to trust for a result, so we suggest ignoring the moneyline and going under 2.5 goals at 1.61.
Prediction
However, given the hosts are unbeaten at home in the league and Sao Joao Ver are yet to win on the road, we’re going with the home team to grind out a win in a close game.
