Moreirense kicks off the new year with a trip to Tondela, where they’ll face off against the home side. Both teams will be aiming to make it two wins from two. The match is scheduled for Monday, with kickoff at 11:15 pm.
Both sides are level on points and separated by just above the automatic relegation places.
Tondela, who was promoted to the top flight for the first time last season, will be making their first appearance in the competition’s quarter-finals. They are closely followed by Estoril Praia, who have made it that far six times.
After a quiet first half, Gilista upped the ante in the second period with goals from Murilo de Souza, Matheus Bueno and Boubacar Hanne, earning the hosts a humbling defeat.
Tondela’s four-game losing streak — their second-longest this season, after a five-game losing streak earlier in the season — has seen them concede 11 goals and score only two since beating Maritimo 4-2 in November.
Despite not having won in the league this season, Moreirense gave fans something to celebrate last Tuesday when they beat Estoril Praia 1-0.
Brazilian forward Rafael Martins scored the only goal of the game as host Vitória de Guimarães defeated Moreirense 1-0 in a Primeira Liga contest at Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.
Tondela vs Moreinse Head to Head
Both sides have 14 games against each other with each side taking five games. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Tondela 0-3 Gil Vicente FC
- Tondela 3-1 Estoril Praia
- Tondela 0-1 Pacos de Ferreira
- Vitoria SC 5-2 Tondela
- Sporting CP 2-0 Tondela
Away
- Moreirense 1-0 Estoril Praia
- CD Mafra 3-1 Moreirense
- Boavista 1-0 Moreirense
- Moreirense 0-1 Portimonense
- Moreirense 2-2 Gil Vicente
Tondela Team News
Extending the injuries Ayestaran has to deal with is Portuguese youngster Jota Goncalves, who has been out of action since sustaining a severe knee injury back in September.
Moreirense Team News
As for Moreirense, Dutch defender Godfried Frimpong remains out of contention as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Fellow defender Pablo Santos misses out with an adductor muscle strain that has allowed him just one game since joining the club on loan from Braga last August.
Prediction and Odds
With the season half over, Tondela and Moreirense find themselves desperately trying to avoid relegation. Both sides are in poor form, winning only a single game in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Draw
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Under 3.5
