Both clubs have been in poor form recently and arrive at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Muta on Sunday.
Estoril Praia
Vasco Matos' men have been without a win in 5 at home across all competitions (3 draws, 2 defeats) and have scored only 2 goals in their 5 most recent games in front of their own fans.
Moreirense
- Moreirense have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions, a run that includes a 1-0 defeat at home to Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga and a 1-0 loss away to AVS Futebol SAD in the Taça de Portugal.
- Vasco Botelho da Costa's team have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their most recent 5 away games in all competitions and are averaging just 0.60 goals per game on the road.
Head-to-Head
- Estoril Praia have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Moreirense (1 draw and 1 defeat).
- Moreirense have a slight edge in the matchup with Estoril, having won their most recent meeting in the Primeira Liga 1-0.
Betting Insights
- The market looks all right for this type of game with Estoril 1.88, Moreirense 3.9 and the draw 3.6.
- Both teams to score - No at 1.95 and Under 2.5 goals at 1.9 represent the best value in the betting.
Prediction
- Sunday's game in Portugal has all the hallmarks of a cagey match and won't suit an aggressive, all-out approach.
- Matos' 4-3-3 is all about possession, structure and building up play in a controlled manner, not about pressing for 90 minutes to try and smother the opposition.
- A Moreirense game will usually feature a five-man defensive line that they will sit behind and use as a platform to spring forward onto the break.
- Moreirense have enough in their locker to prevent an Estoril win, but we like the home side to edge this one.
