Lusitania FC
- Lusitania FC are a well drilled 3-at-the-back unit who have a clear identity on the ball with their wing-backs providing width and numbers in the final third.
- This could spell trouble on Monday, as a turnover in the middle third could give the visitors a chance to exploit the space behind Lusitania's wing-backs.
- The draw of 1-1 here three months ago shows that Lusitania have the tools to take the game to their opponents and to grind out a result, but they are coming off of a rough spell of late (W1, D1, L3) and will need to rediscover their rhythm to get back to winning ways.
- Lusitania have won one of their last five games and have lost back-to-back fixtures.
Porto B
- Joao Brandao's team have a different set up entirely, as they play a 4-3-3 with pace and verticality, while they look to counter-press at every opportunity.
- Their engine is running efficiently at the moment, as they've won three straight and three of their last five.
- They'll look to turn the Lusitania press into a chess match, with the visiting side looking to punish any sloppy touches in midfield.
Head-to-Head
Lusitania FC are unbeaten in two prior meetings with Porto B in Liga Segunda (Won 1, Draw 1) .
Key Players
Miguel Pereira is Lusitania's main threat going forward, scoring 2 of the team's 6 goals in the last 5 games.
Betting Insights
Lusitania are the favorites at 2.22 , with Porto B available at 3.2 and the draw priced at 3.25 .
Prediction
- The away side are the team in form, but I think Lusitania will be able to snag a draw on home turf.
- I think the hosts can make it a grind, so I'm going for under 2.5 total goals and no for both teams to score.
