Estoril Praia host Moreirense at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota on Saturday in the 16th round of games in the Primeira Liga. The hosts are two points above the drop zone as they struggle to stay afloat in the top flight.
Estoril are coming off a 3-0 loss to title-chasing Benfica last time out, failing to register a shot on target. Moreirense, meanwhile, lost 3-0 to Porto in their last match, failing to build on their 2-1 cup win over the Dragons in the Taca de Portugal last month.
Moreirense are eight in the league table with 20 points from 15 matches as they seek a climb-up the standings.
Estoril Praia vs Moreirense Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Saturday's game will mark the 30th meeting between Estoril and Moreirense, who trail 13-9.
- Moreirense have won three of their last four games in the fixture.
- Estoril have managed one clean sheet in their last eight games in the fixture.
- Estoril have conceded 24 league goals this season. Only Rio Ave and Arouca (26) have shipped more.
Estoril Praia vs Moreirense Prediction
The Canaries are on a run of consecutive defeats and have won one of their last six matches. They have, however, lost one of their last four home matches.
Moreirense, meanwhile, have also lost their last two games and three of their last four across competitions. They have lost their last four games on the road and could see defeat again.
Prediction: Estoril 2-1 Moreirense
Estoril Praia vs Moreirense Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Estoril
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of Estoril's last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Moreirense's last six matches.)