Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Boavista
Match Time & Date:
19/02/2021
03:30 PM
Prediction: 0-1
Moreirense
Boavista will be looking to put an end to their three-game winless run in the Primeira Liga when they host Moreirense at their Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI on Matchday 20. The Black and Whites have been struggling to find their best form in 2021, but they did well to hold their local rivals Porto to a 2-2 draw win the local derby. Boavista are on a six-game winless run at home in the Primeira Liga, and it is no wonder Midfielder Miguel Reisinho is a long-term absentee in the home team.
Moreirense, on the other hand, have been in a promising form of late, with the team recording back-to-back wins over Famalicao and Farense, while holding star-studded Benfica to a 1-1 draw. Considering that Boavista do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of Friday’s clash, we believe that away win should be considered. Both Amador and Pedro remain in the recovery room, while Franco has been tested positive for coronavirus.
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 (Moreirense):
Moreirense are a Portuguese football club based in Moreira de Conegos. Founded on November 1, 1938, Os verdes e brancos welcome their rivals at Parque Moreira de Conegos Guimaraes, the venue which can hold up to 9,000 spectators.
Moreirense wear green and white shirts and white shorts when playing at home, whilst black and red are the dominant colours of their away kit. In the 2016/2017 season Os verdes e brancos did well to win the Taca da Liga trophy, with the team beating Braga 1-0 in the title game.
Caue scored the winner for Moreirense on the stroke of half time. Moreirense impressed in the 2018/2019 Primeira Liga season, finishing the process in sixth position in the standings. The club missed out on a place in the Europa League on goal difference to Vitoria de Guimaraes. Penafiel are considered one of the club’s main rivals.
