Lieria vs Felgueiras: Match Prediction for the Portuguese Championship

Current Form

Leiria returned to the Second League last season after finishing first in the Third Division. Their debut season in the second tier was quite satisfactory, with the team ending up in 12th place in the middle of the standings. The hosts have suffered only two defeats in seven matches; they lost to Vizela in the opening round (0-2) and fell to Penafiel in their most recent game (0-1). The team also progressed further in the Portuguese Cup, defeating Camacha (2-0). 

Injuries and Suspensions

The hosts have no squad issues.

Interesting Betting Trends

• The team has recorded just one defeat in their last seven matches.
• The club has managed to keep a clean sheet in two out of their last four encounters.

Projected Lineup: Keshik - Sila, Marques Granja, Rufino, Baro - Alisson Santos, Christopher, D'Avila, Ryan Guilherme - Munoz, Dos Anjos

Current Form

Felgueiras finished second in the Third Division last season, earning promotion to the second tier. They kicked off the season at this new level with four consecutive draws. The team then suffered a defeat to Shaviz (1:2) and exited the cup competition after a loss to Amore (0:1). In recent league matches, they managed to secure a victory against Porto B (2:0) and drew with Academico Viseu (1:1).

Injuries and Suspensions

The visitors have no issues with player availability.

Notable Betting Trends

• The team has recorded only one win this season
• Five of Felgueiras' seven league matches have ended in a draw

Projected Lineup: Pinto - Bangera, Ribeiro, Bonilha, Oliveira - Pereira, Daniel, Tavares - Santos Teixeira, Fonseca, Ayrton