Vizela
- Vizela are 5th in the Segunda Liga 2025/2026 table with 24 points from 16 games.
- Vizela head into Thursday’s matchup in slightly better form than their visitors with one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five Segunda Liga matches.
- Ricardo Sousa began the 2025/2026 season as Vizela boss but was replaced by Nuno Silva in December.
- The new coach will hope to get his side back on track at home this week, where they are winless in three after a pair of draws and a 1-0 defeat to Torreense six days ago.
Pacos Ferreira
- Pacos Ferreira sit 15th, hovering near the lower end of the table with 19 points from 17 matches.
- Pacos Ferreira have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games, but have won 2 of their last 3 away fixtures, including a 2-1 win at Penafiel a week ago.
- Pacos Ferreira are a hardworking, pragmatic side who like to keep things simple, often playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation with one or two central midfielders sitting in front of the defence and looking to break up the flow of the game.
Recent meetings
Vizela have won two, drawn one, and lost one of their last four meetings with Pacos Ferreira.
Watch list
Heinz Moerschel has scored 5 goals in 14 Segunda Liga appearances for Vizela this season, while Costinha leads the way for Pacos Ferreira with 4 goals in 17 .
Markets to consider
Under 2.5 goals at 1.9 and Both Teams to Score at 1.8 seem the best options in this matchup as Vizela have conceded only 7 goals in eight home Segunda Liga fixtures this term, while Pacos Ferreira have scored just 6 goals in 9 away matches .
Short take
Vizela have an overall edge in the matchup but both teams have averaged 1.5 goals per game in Vizela , which suggests it could be a close contest.
