Portimonense SC became the first team to beat SL Benfica this season prior to the International break. After this, however, they put in a disappointing performance against UD Oliveirense, a third tier team, who they only beat via penalties to progress to the next round of the Portuguese Cup. GD Estoril-Praia defeated Felgueiras as expected last time out in the cup. Before that, they were held to a draw by Gil Vicente FC in the last league match. Nonetheless, they're still fourth in the table. The visitors could be leapfrogged by the hosts if they are defeated, which can be an extra motivational factor for Paulo Sérgio's men. 2:1
Ewerton joins Ricardo Ferreira on the sidelines, which means that Pedro Sá, Lucas Fernandes and Willyan will form the midfield trio. Shoya Nakajima made his first start since returning to the club last weekend and will be in competition with Aylton to feature out wide. Either Aponza or Fabrício will start up front. António Xavier sustained an injury last weekend and won't feature here. Chiquinho received his fifth yellow card of the season against Gil Vicente FC and will serve a ban here, which means that Francisco Geraldes could have a chance to start in a wider role. Leonardo Ruiz scored the winner against Felgueiras and might get the nod over Rui Fonte to start up front.
Estoril have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Portimonense in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Portimonense's last 10 games (Liga NOS). Portimonense have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 home matches (Liga NOS). Portimonense have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Estoril in all competitions.
Estoril have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Portimonense in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Portimonense's last 10 games (Liga NOS). Portimonense have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 home matches (Liga NOS). Portimonense have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Estoril in all competitions.
Ewerton joins Ricardo Ferreira on the sidelines, which means that Pedro Sá, Lucas Fernandes and Willyan will form the midfield trio. Shoya Nakajima made his first start since returning to the club last weekend and will be in competition with Aylton to feature out wide. Either Aponza or Fabrício will start up front. António Xavier sustained an injury last weekend and won't feature here. Chiquinho received his fifth yellow card of the season against Gil Vicente FC and will serve a ban here, which means that Francisco Geraldes could have a chance to start in a wider role. Leonardo Ruiz scored the winner against Felgueiras and might get the nod over Rui Fonte to start up front.
Portimonense SC became the first team to beat SL Benfica this season prior to the International break. After this, however, they put in a disappointing performance against UD Oliveirense, a third tier team, who they only beat via penalties to progress to the next round of the Portuguese Cup. GD Estoril-Praia defeated Felgueiras as expected last time out in the cup. Before that, they were held to a draw by Gil Vicente FC in the last league match. Nonetheless, they're still fourth in the table. The visitors could be leapfrogged by the hosts if they are defeated, which can be an extra motivational factor for Paulo Sérgio's men. 2:1
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