Moreirense vs Portimonese Predictions

Moreirense kept their second successive clean sheet last time out as they drew 0-0 away at Vitoria Setubal, while Portimonense were undone at home by Sporting CP 3-1.

The recent head to head record between these two clubs and the majority of the stats from the last month suggest that under 2.5 goals will be scored in Friday nights’ match and that Moreirense are best placed to claim all three points.

Four of the pairs’ last six encounters have produced under 2.5 goals and Moreirense haven’t lost any of those low-scoring encounters, picking up two 2-0 wins and two 1-1 draws. Moreirense have won three of the duo’s last five meetings, including the pairs last two encounters both of which ended 2-0. Three of the last five clashes between these two clubs have failed to see both teams score, and on every occasion, Moreirense have been victorious.

The form and performances of both teams over the last few weeks back up our prediction of a low scoring game on Friday as four of Moreirense’s last six matches have produced under 2.5 goals as have two of Portimonense’s last four games. Portimonese have also conceded in four of their last six matches and have only picked up points in one of those games, while Moreirense have kept three clean sheets in their last five attempts, two of which were at home and produced wins.

We’re confident that under 2.5 goals will be scored in Friday’s clash and we have predicted a final scoreline of 10 in favour of Moreirense. The hosts head into the game as the form favourites with two wins, two draws, and two defeats from their last six matches, as Portimonese have lost three of their games during that same period. Moreirense haven’t scored a lot of goals of late but their defending has been impressive, especially at home, which is why backing a 1-0 win for the hosts makes the most sense on Friday.