Grupo Desportivo Estoril Praia
Estoril Praia had a very weak end of the year, after having draw with Belenenses (1-1) three consecutive defeats (0-2 Vitória Setúbal 0-1 Benfica and GD Chaves 0-1). Not scored in the last 3 stages has not earned any points, coached by Hugo Leal and Fabiano went down to 14th place in the ranking, being 4 points from relegation.
The “CANARINHA” this is not difficult start to the year in the first three rounds and will play with CS Marítimo, FC Arouca CD Feirense and then but will meet Porto and Sporting Braga FC. It would be important to match with Porto and Braga “yellow-blue” to come back a little and move away from the relegation zone.
At home, Estoril has experienced a modest, winning just 2 of 7 matches with Moreirense (2-0) and CD Tondela (2-0). Otherwise, a draw with Belenenses (1-1) and four defeats. No attack has not walked and scored in front of fans just 6 goals in 7 matches.
The players have a low morale, because they won only one point in the last 4 stages but will try to win Saturday match against Marítimo, to exit the crisis and start the year with a win.
Estoril has 3 consecutive defeats
The hosts have never scored a goal for 279 minutes
Last 8 games of “canaries” were under 2.5 goals
The hosts have two players unavailable, Thiago Cardoso and Paulo Henrique are both injured. Silva Ailton will return after suspension and Lucas Farias after an injury.
► Next opponent: FC Arouca (travel)
The last 4 matches between Estoril and Marítimo were under 2.5 goals
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Club Sport Marítimo Funchal
Maritimo Funchal is better ranking than Estoril having 5 extra points. After losing in mid-December with Belenenses (0-1) and FC Porto (1-2), the team coached by Daniel Ramos defeated CD Feirense 2-0 (Mauricio 23, 40). In the last game of 2016 drew “outside” in the League Cup with Sporting Covilha 1-1 (Moura 19 – Djoussé 45). Marítimo has already played a game in 2017 in the League Cup Portugal, on January 3, învingnd a home on Rio Ave FC 1-0 (Dyego Sousa).
In the last 4 stages “Os Verde-categories” had no equal, winning two and losing two home matches away. “Outside”, they won 2 matches of 8 with Moreirense (1-0) and Vitória Setúbal (1-0). Otherwise, a draw with GD Chaves (0-0) and 5 defeats.
After 15 rounds, the team from Madeira is ranked 8th in the standings, with 20 points. The chances of catching a Champions League place are small, being 10 points Vitória Guimarães and Sporting Lisbon, teams ranked 4th and 5.
There will be a trip to Estoril, then two home matches on “Estádio do Marítimo ‘with Sporting Braga and Paços de Ferreira. A win Estoril would not see too much in the rankings, but it could go on longer “lei” one spot over GD Chaves, if it lost away against Rio Ave.
Marítimo has no draw in recent 4 rounds
“Lions” have scored one goal in the last 4 trips
Guests have scored 3 goals in eight trips
Guests have injured them on Balde, Mansour and Esquerdinha, while Fabio China is uncertain. Brito will return after injury Furtado and Coronas.
► Next opponent: Sporting Braga (home)
The latest results from Estoril Praia and Maritimo Funchal:
03/15/2014: Estoril – Marítimo 1-0
14/12/2014: Marítimo – Estoril 0-0
25/04/2015: Estoril – Marítimo 1-1
02/01/2016: Marítimo – Estoril 1-1
05/01/2016: Estoril – Marítimo 2-1
► probable teams Estoril – Marítimo:
► Estoril: Jose Moreira – Joel Ferreira, Joao Afonso, Diakhate, Silva Ailton – Diogo Amado, Eduardo – Alisson Farias, Mattheus, Matheus Indio – Bruno Gomes
► Marítimo: Gottardi – Patrick, Raul Silva, Mauricio Antonio, Deyvison – Erdem Sen, Fransergio – Eder Bessa, Xavier, Edgar Costa – Dyego Sousa
Tip: x2
Stake: 6/10
Odds: 1.59 at bet365
