Estrela Amadora
- Estrela Amadora have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five Primeira Liga games.
- João Nuno has done a good job of making them flexible and shape-first since taking over in September and Kikas is a reliable goal scorer in the team’s front line with six Primeira Liga goals in 17 appearances.
CD Tondela
- CD Tondela have not won any of their last five league matches, drawing three and losing two.
- CD Tondela are in deep relegation trouble after picking up only 15 points from their first 22 Primeira Liga fixtures in 2025-26.
- The Auriverdes, in 17th place, come into Friday’s matchup at Estrela Amadora off the back of a three-game draw streak that has seen them tie 0-0 with Benfica, 2-2 at Estoril and 1-1 at Alverca.
- Tondela are a slow-paced, mid/low-block team who defend deep in their own half and look to play direct and through set-piece plays whenever they can.
- Cristiano Bacci, who took over in November, has been praised for his organisation and pragmatism and will set up his side to be compact and tough to break down on Friday.
Head-to-Head
The last two Primeira Liga meetings between these sides have finished all square and a 0-0 draw between them at Tondela's ground four months ago could ensure that they are very much in the relegation mix come the end of May.
Key Players
Pedro Henryque is Tondela’s top scorer with five goals in 22 league games and two of them have come in the last three league matches for the Auriverdes.
Betting Insights
- Backing Estrela Amadora to win at 2.64 looks like a good play for Friday’s Primeira Liga matchup as the bookies still seem to be a little unsure of the team from the Lisbon district.
- Tondela are 2.82 to take all the points which seems a little generous considering they have won only two of their 11 previous away games in the league.
- Estrela, who have lost only four of 11 at their home ground, are 11th in the table on 23 points and represent the picture of mid-table stability.
- Both Teams to Score, priced at 1.77, is a strong play with both sides finding the net on a regular basis while not keeping many clean sheets.
Prediction
- Estrela Amadora can win this game because of their ability to control possession and create chances while Tondela could get a point if they can hold up at the back and catch their hosts in transition.
- The recent history between the clubs and the desperate need for both to take points makes this a game that could end as a tie, although an Estrela win is slightly more likely given their home edge and Tondela’s away struggles.
