SM
Oman vs. Qatar: 12 hrs 5 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
M
Primeira Liga | Gameweek 5
Sep 12, 2021 at 3.30pm UK
Parque Joaquim Almeida Freitas
FL

Moreirense
2 - 2
Famalicao

Martins (11' pen.), Luis (71')
Jorge (65'), Franco (85')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Banza (20', 47')
Riccieli (9'), Penetra (22'), Rodrigues (80')

Preview: Moreirense vs. Famalicao - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Moreirense vs. Famalicao - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Famalicao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

Two sides at the wrong end of the Primera Liga table square off on Sunday as Moreirense play host to Famalicao at the Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas.

The visitors will head into the game seeking to get one over their hosts after falling to humbling defeats in each of their two meetings last season.


Match preview

Moreirense failed to pick up their first win of the season when they played out a 1-1 draw with Belenenses at the Estadio do Restelo last time out.

In a game that saw two struggling sides go head to head, Chima Akas gave O Belem the lead in the 29th minute before Andre Luis came off the bench to even the scores in the 86th minute.

Os Verdes e Brancos have now failed to win any of their last seven games in all competitions, a poor run that has seen them crash out of the Taca da Liga qualifiers following their loss to Penafiel on penalties.

They will fancy their chances of ending their winless start to the season this weekend, as they take on an opposing team who are without a win in the last five meetings between the sides since 2018.

Sunday's visitors picked up their first point this season last time out, when they held defending champion Sporting Lisbon to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao.

Following a drab first half, the second half sparked into life when Nuno Mendes's own goal gave the Famalicenses a surprise lead before Joao Palhinha restored parity with eight minutes remaining on the clock.

Prior to that, Famalicao suffered defeats at the hands of Pacos de Ferreira, Porto and Arouca in their opening three games of the season, while conceding six goals and scoring two.

Despite their struggles so far, Ivo Vieira will be impressed by his side's performance against Sporting Lisbon last time out and will hope they can take the positives from the game to get their campaign up and running.

Famalicao return to home turf to take on Maritimo in their next outing, while Moreirense follow Sunday's game with the daunting task of going against a rampant Porto side away from home.

Moreirense Primeira Liga form:
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • D

Moreirense form (all competitions):
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • D

Famalicao Primeira Liga form:
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D

Famalicao form (all competitions):
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • D


Team News

Moreirense remain without Portuguese defender Pedro Amador, who has been out of action for nine months through a severe injury.

While Filipe Soares hobbled off with an injury midway through the game against Belenenses last time out, Rodrigo Conceicao returned to the fold in the 81st minute as he continues his gradual return to full fitness.

Andre Luis took his goal tally to two when he came off the bench to grab the equaliser in the aforementioned game, and the 27-year-old could be rewarded with his first starting appearance.

Famalicao, meanwhile, will take to the pitch without 24-year-old forward Heriberto Tavares, who picked up a muscle injury in this same fixture back in May.

Strike partner Pedro Marques is also out of contention for the visitors, as he is currently recuperating from a recently sustained injury.

However, newly-signed forward Marcos Paulo made his return from injury against Sporting Lisbon last time out, and the Atletico Madrid loanee will be tasked with handling business at the attacking end of the pitch.

Moreirense possible starting lineup:
Pasinato; Jorge, Vitoria, Rosic; Ramos, Pacheco, Soares, Conte; Santos, Martins, Luis

Famalicao possible starting lineup:
Junior; Figueiras, Batubinsika, Riccieli, Lima; Pickel, Tavares; I Rodrigues, Jamie, B Rodrigues; Paulo


We say: Moreirense 2-1 Famalicao

After stumbling into the new campaign, both sides find themselves separated by just one point in the relegation places. Famalicao have struggled to perform at the attacking end of the pitch, where they have scored just three goals so far.

Moreirense, meanwhile, head into the game in fine goalscoring form and, looking at past results between the sides, we predict they will extend their dominance over the visitors.



Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data



body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__463092 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-06-05 12:58:59:
html db last update - 2024-06-05 12:58:59 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Friday's Primeira Liga predictions including Moreirense vs. Braga
"City and Pep haven't adapted": Is Guardiola's job in danger?
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Benfica1512213782938
2Sporting Lisbon15121243103337
3Porto1512123692737
4Braga1584327161128
5Santa ClaraSanta Clara159061615127
6Vitoria de GuimaraesGuimaraes156542016423
7Casa Pia155551618-220
8MoreirenseMoreirense156271922-320
9FamalicaoFamalicao154741817119
10Gil Vicente154561724-717
11Rio AveRio Ave154471526-1116
12Estrela Amadora154381324-1115
13Estoril PraiaEstoril153571224-1214
14AVS152761122-1113
15Nacional153481021-1113
16BoavistaBoavista152671019-912
17SC FarenseFarense15339921-1212
18AroucaArouca153210926-1711
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

"City and Pep haven't adapted": Is Guardiola's job in danger?

1

&A

Heading the other way? Chelsea readying £49.8m bid for Milan 'revelation'

2

HT

Diaz 'makes decision over Liverpool future' amid Barca links

NEW

3

D'

Potential Chelsea exit? Barcelona 'offered chance' to sign forward

4

PC

Liverpool 'dealt Pulisic blow' as Milan take decisive action

5

L'

Ederson replacement: Man City identify Serie A goalkeeper as transfer target?

6

ER

Valencia 'meet release clause' in bid to appoint Championship manager

7

V'

Are Liverpool the most "complete" side in the Premier League?

8

AL

Monday's Serie A predictions including Inter Milan vs. Como

9

MS

Amorim points finger at Rashford's team over bombshell interview

10

AP


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .