CD Mafra currently sit 3rd in Liga 3, having taken 3 points from their first game of the 2025-2026 campaign, while Amarante FC occupy 8th spot in the table with no points from 1 game.
Amarante FC (Home)
- Amarante FC are unbeaten in their last 3 home games (Won 1, Drawn 2).
- Amarante FC are a completely different prospect to Mafra under Eurico Couto, who has instilled a pragmatic, defensively minded style since taking over in July 2025.
- The hosts will attempt to maintain a compact shape, stay disciplined and hit the opposition on the counter-attack, with Jordan Saint-Louis their most likely goal threat, scoring 1 goal in 1 Liga 3 appearance this term.
CD Mafra (Away)
- CD Mafra are unbeaten in their last 5 games in all competitions (Won 2, Drawn 3).
- Orest Shala has implemented an aggressive, high-pressing attacking style at Mafra since taking the reins in July 2025 and the team has been relentless in their pressing and penetration through the wings since then.
- Braima Sambu has been in particularly hot form for Mafra of late, scoring 2 of their last 4 goals in all competitions and Moussa Camara has started the season on a strong note up front, with 1 goal in 1 Liga 3 game to date.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Braima Sambu has been in particularly hot form for Mafra of late, scoring 2 of their last 4 goals in all competitions.
- Moussa Camara has started the season on a strong note up front, with 1 goal in 1 Liga 3 game to date.
Betting Insights
CD Mafra are favourites for Saturday’s Liga 3 showdown at 2.15 , with Amarante FC listed at 3.23 .
Prediction
CD Mafra edged Varzim SC 1-0 at home in their last Liga 3 outing and their dogged defence and clinical approach to scoring when necessary will see them secure a vital three points against their resolute opponents.
