CD Mafra
- CD Mafra are on a two-game winning streak after beating Sporting Covilha 2-0 at home and Amora FC 2-1 away.
- Sporting Covilha 2-0 (home).
- Amora FC 2-1 (away).
- Orest Shala’s Mafra side are all about pressing high, getting bodies forward and scoring goals as the ball moves from back to front.
- Shala has been in charge of Mafra since July 2025.
- They play a modern, attack-first brand of soccer that has seen them sit second in Liga 3, Group B with 26 points from 14 games.
Caldas SC
- Caldas SC are in a poor run of form, losing their last five in all competitions.
- Caldas boss José Vala has led them since 2016.
- Caldas have won three, drawn one and lost three of their seven away league games and are on a run of five straight defeats ahead of this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Mafra’s 1-1 draw at Caldas SC in the reverse fixture showed these teams can keep it tight and compact.
Key Players
Mamor Niang has been Mafra’s top scorer this season with eight goals from 14 appearances , including four in the club’s last five matches.
Betting Insights
- Mafra are a clear 1.8 favorite for the win here and Caldas are very long 4.18 outsiders to claim victory.
- Mafra are unbeaten at home in Liga 3, Group B with five wins and two draws from seven games and have won their last two matches.
- Backing over 2.5 goals is available at 2.12 and looks a decent opportunity given Mafra’s attacking style and recent scoring form.
Prediction
Mafra will probably be too strong for Caldas and are the sensible pick to take the three points.