FC Penafiel
- FC Penafiel have failed to win any of their last three home games in the Segunda Liga.
- Penafiel are 17th with 23 points from 21 matches.
- José Manuel Aira has implemented a pragmatic, flexible approach to the game, structuring his side around the ball, controlling the midfield through compactness, and using the wide areas to control tempo and transitions.
Lusitania FC
- Lusitania FC are undefeated in their last two away matches, with one win and one draw.
- Lusitania FC sit 5th in Liga Segunda with 31 points from 21 games.
- Lusitania are on a strong run, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five, winning their last two, after edging Felgueiras 1932 and Benfica B by the finest of margins in the last couple of weeks.
- Lusitania FC’s away record of six wins in ten Liga Segunda matches makes for very impressive reading, and they’re averaging 1.80 goals scored per game on the road.
Head-to-Head
Aira’s side were able to stifle Lusitania FC last time out as the pair played out a 0-0 draw in the head-to-head matchup.
Key Players
- The main goal scorers for these two teams are Reko (Penafiel, 5 goals in 20 games).
- Joao Vasco (Lusitania FC, 5 in 19).
Betting Insights
- At a shade of favorite at 2.72, Miguel’s men look like the best play in this matchup, with Penafiel coming in at 2.55 and the draw at 3.0.
- Under 2.5 goals is a similar price at 1.7.
Prediction
Lusitania’s vertical style should suit them to beat a well-drilled Penafiel side, but the home side may have the structure to frustrate the visitors once again.
