Vizela vs Belenenses Match Analysis and Prediction

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Belenenses saw their game against Famalicao postponed due to multiple Covid-19 cases, and will be returning to action for the first time in 10 days when they play Vizela at the Estadio de FC Vizela.

Vizela failed to move into the top half of the table last time out when they were defeated by Maritimo and will aim to bounce back from that performance.

They turned in a quality performance in the Taca de Portugal as they sent reigning champions Braga parking through a 1-0 victory when they met on December 23.

However, they were not able to maintain that momentum on their return to the Primeira Liga as they fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Maritimo at the Estadio do Maritimo last Tuesday.

Nuno Moreira was sent off in that game, while Joel Tagueu put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot nine minutes into the second half before Rafik Guitane secured the result with a 72nd-minute goal.

Vizela are currently sitting 13th in the Primeira Liga standings, having collected 13 points from 15 matches, level on points with Santa Clara and one point above Tondela in the relegation playoff spot.

Belenenses finished 10th last season, but have endured a miserable first half of the season as they have managed just eight points from their opening 14 games.

While they have two games in hand over most of their rivals, they find themselves stuck at the bottom of the table, four points adrift of Moreirense just outside the relegation places.

They head into Sunday’s game fresh off the back of a last-16 exit from the Taca de Portugal after losing on penalties against Rio Ave at the Estadio dos Arcos two Thursdays ago.

They now turn their attention to the Primeira Liga where they are currently on a four-game losing streak.

Vizela vs Belenenses head to head

The two Portuguese outfits have previously met on two occasions in the Taca de Portugal, where Belenenses have taken victory in both, playing at home, and they have kept clean sheets.

Belenenses 2-0 Vizela 20/11/11

Belenenses 4-0 Vizela 16/09/12

Vizela latest home form

Vizela have recently won two matches in the Taca de Portugal, 2-0 over Estrela and 1-0 over Sporting Braga. However, they have been on a poor run of form in the Primeira Liga, having failed to record any victory in their last six home league matches, losing two and drawing three.

Vizela 0-1 Benfica 24/10/21

Vizela 1-1 Estoril 06/11/21

Vizela 2-0 Estrela 20/11/21

Vizela 0-4 Porto 19/12/21

Vizela 1-0 Sporting Braga 23/12/21

Vizela latest away form

Vizela have failed to record impressive results on the road, being without successive victories. They lost their most recent away match 2-0 to Maritimo, despite having defeated Arouca 4-1. They have won just two of their last five away matches, including a 2-0 victory over Vitoria Setubal in the Taca de Portugal.

Vitoria Setubal 0-2 Vizela 17/10/21

Famalicao 1-1 Vizela 31/10/21

Sporting Braga 4-1 Vizela 30/11/21

Arouca 1-4 Vizela 13/12/21

Maritimo 2-0 Vizela 28/12/21

Belenenses latest home form

Belenenses have recently been on a relatively poor form at home, as they lost their last two matches, including a strong 7-0 defeat against Benfica. In their last five matches, they have won one, drawn one and lost three, with the victory coming 2-1 against Santa Clara on October 31.

Belenenses 1-1 Gil Vicente 18/0921

Belenenses 0-2 Tondela 03/10/21

Belenenses 2-1 Santa Clara 31/10/21

Belenenses 0-7 Benfica 27/11/21

Belenenses 0-1 Estoril 12/12/21

Belenenses latest away form

Belenenses have recently defeated Caldas 5-3 in the Taca de Portugal. However, they have recently shown poor performance, having lost their last two matches in the Primeira Liga. In their last five away matches, they have won one, drawn one and lost three, scoring 6 goals and conceding 7.

Boavista 0-0 Belenenses 25/10/21

Portimonense 2-0 Belenenses 06/11/21

Caldas 3-5 Belenenses 21/11/21

Sporting Braga 1-0 Belenenses 20/12/21

Rio Ave (P)1-1 Belenenses 23/12/21

Vizela news

Vizela will be missing the services of Nuono Moreira, who is currently suspended through his red card in the match against Maritimo last time out.

Ivanildo Fernandes will be missing out after he picked an injury against Braga, and he is joined by Claudemir after he sustained a muscle problem against Estoril Praia.