AD Marco 09
- Marco have lost 3 of their last 5 competitive matches, conceding multiple goals in 3 of them.
- Pedro Lomba’s side have shown flashes of quality in recent weeks, such as the 1-0 win away at Trofense, but have also been sloppy at the back, conceding three times in two of their last five.
- Goalkeeper Danny Carvalho is a key player and his recent suspension highlighted the squad’s reliance on his presence.
USC Paredes
- USC Paredes are the form team and have dominated the recent H2H record against AD Marco 09 since 2025.
- The visitors are available at short odds, which seems very generous when you consider Paredes finished the first phase of the Liga 3 section with 27 points, well clear of Marco on 19 and in a higher position in the table.
- They have won four of their last five competitive matches and drawn the other, scoring regularly in their victories, which suggests they will have enough to beat the hosts.
- The last two wins were their most impressive, a 3-0 away at Marco and a 2-0 at home against Sanjoanense.
Head-to-Head
- The clubs have played each other four times since the beginning of 2025, twice in the Campeonato de Portugal and twice in Liga 3, with Paredes winning both of the most recent meetings - 2-0 at home and an emphatic 3-0 away at Marco on 11/12 January 2026.
- Paredes have outscored Marco 5-0 in this period in all competitions.
Key Players
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Marco
- Pedro Soares is the most dangerous player in their side.
- Danny Carvalho is a key presence in goal.
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Paredes
- Erik Santana is a goal or an assist machine this season and was man-of-the-match in their latest win.
- Pedro Ferreira and Pedro Araújo form the bedrock of Paredes’ success with their organisation.
Betting Insights
- Visitors the value at 71/50
- USC Paredes are the value bet on Saturday, when they face AD Marco 09 in the opening round of the Liga 3 Manutenção group.
- The visitors are available at short odds, which seems very generous when you consider Paredes finished the first phase of the Liga 3 section with 27 points, well clear of Marco on 19 and in a higher position in the table.
Prediction
Paredes have broken the deadlock since and can do so again this weekend.
