Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Boavista
Match Time & Date:
16/04/2021
01:45 PM
Prediction: 1-1
Ferreira
Boavista and Ferreira face each other at Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI in the opening match of the Primeira Liga round 27. The Black and Whites are only one point clear of the relegation zone, meaning that Friday’s clash is of big importance for them. Boavista are likely to fight tooth and nail against Ferreira, who are eyeing a place in European competitions, and, no doubt, the hosts should be happy with one point from the match. Defender Yanis Hamache is banned for the hosts, while Miguel Reisinho is out of contention through injury.
Ferreira, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-0 loss to Benfica, but it has to be noted that defender Stephen Eustaquio was sent off after just 21 minutes. The Canada international is banned for the Boavista clash, but the Europa League-chasing visitors are surely capable of grabbing something from the match.
Highlighted Player (Yusupha Njie):
Born in Banjul, Gambia, on January 3, 1994, Yusupha Njie is a forward who plays for Boavista in Primeira Liga. Njie began his youth career at Wealers FC, and in 2004 he moved to Cherno Samba Academy to continue his football development.
The Gambia international played for the likes of Real de Banjul and FUS Rabat at the senior level before signing a loan deal with Boavista in the 2017/2018 season. He later joined the Primeira Liga club permanently. In July 2018, Yusupha Njie reportedly signed a contract with French Club Stade de Reims, but the deal was canceled due to failed medical.
The Gambian footballer made his Boavista debut in Primeira Liga on August 7, 2017, in a 2-1 loss to Portimonense. Speaking of his international career, Yusupha Njie made his Gambia debut on June 11, 2017, in a 1-0 loss to Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. His primary position is centre-forward, but he is used as a right winger and a second striker as well.
Highlighted Team (Ferreira):
Founded on April 5, 1950, Pacos de Ferreira are a Portuguese football club who play their home games at Estadio da Mata Real. The venue can hold up to 9,077 people and it was opened in October 7, 1973. Os Castores are well known for their yellow shirts and green shorts, with the team wearing white and black kit when playing on the travels.
Pacos de Ferreira have yet to win the Primeira Liga trophy, but they did well to make it to the Taca de Portugal final in the 2008/2009 season. Os Castores faced Porto in the title game, with the Dragons attacker Lisandro Lopez scoring the only game of the match.
Two seasons later Pacos de Ferreira faced Benfica in the Taca da Liga final, with the Eagles lifting the trophy. Wolverhampton forward Diogo Jota is one of notable footballers who started their senior careers at Pacos de Ferreira.
