With the Primeira Liga nearing its conclusion, Estoril Praia are looking to build momentum for next season with matches like Friday’s encounter at Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho against Famalicao, who have hopes of staying clear of the relegation zone.
The hosts are currently sitting 14th in the Primeira Liga standings, having played 31 matches and collected 30 points, just four points ahead of the relegation places with three matches to play.
Famalicao played out a 0-0 draw in their last Primeira Liga match at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) against Benfica, extending their winless run to seven matches – four draws and three losses.
On their home soil this season, Famalicao have three wins, seven draws and five losses in 15 Primeira Liga contests. They will be looking to reverse a three-game home winless run dating to March 12 against Santa Clara.
When the two sides last met in Primeira Liga action, they played out a 2-2 draw at Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota in December. Rui Fonte and Chiquinho scored for Estoril Praia, while Simon Banza scored in the 53rd minute for Famalicao, who also benefited from an own goal by Estoril Praia’s Bernardo Vital.
Meanwhile, Estoril drew 2-2 against Belenenses at Estadio Antonio Cimbra da Mota in their last Primeira Liga match to extend their winless run to five matches, leaving them in 10th spot on 36 points from 31 matches played.
Bruno Baltazar’a side have played on the road on 15 occasions in the league this season, picking up 19 points from 45 available, and will be looking to reverse a seven-game away winless streak.
The last time they claimed a victory away was in December 2021 against Belenenses. In their last six matches in the league, they have won one, drawn two and lost three.
Famalicao vs Estoril Praia head to head
The two teams have previously met on five occasions across all competitions, where both sides have claimed two victories each while they have drawn once. Famalicao have scored six goals and conceded five in the process. In their last meeting in the Primeira Liga, they played out a 2-2 draw.
Famalicao 0-1(E) Estoril 10/11/13
Famalicao 2-0 Estoril 14/01/19
Estoril 2-1 Famalicao 19/05/19
Famalicao 1-0 Estoril 01/08/21
Estoril 2-2 Famalicao 18/12/21
Famalicao latest home form
Famalicao have recently been on a relatively good run of form at home, having lost just one of their eight most recent matches. In their last home game, they drew 2-2 with Gil Vicente in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded five.
Famalicao 5-0 Moreirense 13/02/22
Famalicao 2-1 Tondela 26/02/22
Famalicao 0-0 Santa Clara 12/03/22
Famalicao 1-2 Boavista 02/04/22
Famalicao 2-2 Gil Vicente 15/04/22
Famalicao latest away form
Famalicao have recently failed to keep a good run of form on the road, having won just one of their five most recent matches. In their last away game, they drew 0-0 with Benfica in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored three goals and conceded four.
Maritimo 0-1 Famalicao 20/02/22
Vitoria Guimaraes 2-1 Famalicao 06/03/22
Vizela 1-1 Famalicao 18/03/22
Portimonense 1-0 Famalicao 10/04/22
Benfica 0-0 Famalicao 23/04/22
Estoril Praia latest home form
Estoril have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having won just one of their five most recent matches. In their last home game, they drew 2-2 with Belenenses in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded seven.
Estoril 2-3 Boavista 27/02/22
Estoril 2-0 Portimonense 12/03/22
Estoril 1-2 Vizela 02/04/22
Estoril 0-0 Sporting Braga 18/04/22
Estoril 2-2 Belenenses 24/04/22
Estoril Praia latest away form
Estoril have recently been on a poor run of form on the road, having failed to win in any of their eight most recent matches. In their last away game, they lost 2-0 to Santa Clara in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored one goal and conceded seven.
Maritimo 0-0 Estoril 05/02/22
Sporting Lisbon 3-0 Estoril 20/02/22
Gil Vicente 0-0 Estoril 04/03/22
Benfica 2-1 Estoril 20/03/22
Santa Clara 2-0 Estoril 10/04/22
Famalicao news
Famalicao are set to be without the duo of Ivo Rodrigues and Ruben Lima for a few weeks due to muscle injuries.
Ivan Jaime is out of contention and is likely to return early in May with a knee injury, while David Tavares is out for the season with an ACL injury.
Estoril Praia news
With no fresh injury concerns or suspensions to deal with, Estoril remain with only one injury issue of Lucas Africo, who is nearing his return from a muscle injury.
Leonardo Ruiz is set to lead the line, supported by Arthur Gomes, Joao Gamboa and Jordi Mboula in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Prediction and Odds
After having played out a 2-2 draw last time out, we expect this to be a tight contest with a little separating the two sides.
Despite the position in the standings, Famalicao are sure to give a fight, but we expect the game to end in a draw or an away win.
Odds: 1 2.30 X 2.05 2 2.15
Probable outcomes
Famalicao 0-0 Estoril Praia
Famalicao 1-1 Estoril Praia
Famalicao 2-2 Estoril Praia
Famalicao 0-1 Estoril Praia
Famalicao 1-2 Estoril Praia
