Mafra (home)
- CD Mafra have won just 1 of their 5 matches in the Promotion Round, with that victory a 1-0 home win over Varzim last time out.
- Orest Shala’s young and enthusiastic side play a high-tempo style, pressing hard and playing direct.
- Moussa Camará provides pace and trickery up front and was man of the match against Varzim.
- Marculino Ninte is another lively forward who can cause problems for defences.
- Stanley Iheanacho is a constant threat from set pieces, so Belenenses will need to be on guard.
Belenenses (away)
- Tiago Zorro’s Belenenses have been more consistent this season, winning Série B in the first phase and beating Mafra 2-1 in November.
- Zorro’s teams are possession-based and structured, which sets up a tactical contest against Mafra’s intensity.
- Tiago Morgado has been the creative spark recently, while Nuno Tomás and Wilson Eduardo add flair and goalscoring know-how.
Head-to-Head
- Belenenses have won 1 and drawn 3 of the last 4 H2H meetings with Mafra, outscoring them 5 - 4.
- Belenenses sit around 3rd and Mafra 8th in the Liga 3 2025-2026 Promotion Round heading into Sunday.
Key Players
- Mafra
- Moussa Camará - pacey forward and recent match-winner.
- Marculino Ninte - lively attacker who can unsettle defences.
- Stanley Iheanacho - dangerous from set pieces.
- Belenenses
- Guilherme Oliveira - solid between the posts in recent games.
- Tiago Morgado - creative midfielder and goal contributor.
- Nuno Tomás and Wilson Eduardo - offer a blend of flair and experience.
Betting Insights
- Guilherme Oliveira has been a reliable presence in goal, and a set-piece-heavy game could test him.
- The odds are Belenenses 2.42, Mafra 2.89, and Draw 2.92, making Belenenses the narrow favourites.
Prediction
We’re backing a 1-1 draw, with Both Teams To Score a strong alternative given recent H2H trends.
