Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Chaves
Match Time & Date:
30/12/2022
18:00
Prediction: 1-0
Famalicao
Chaves play host to Famalicao at their Estadio Municipal de Chaves in the Primeira Liga round 14. Chaves aim to build on a 2-1 win over Casa Pia, and the bookies see them as slim favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. The good news for the hosts is that defender Nelson Monte is back from suspension, while both Sidy Sarr and Bruno Langa have overcome their respective injuries.
Meanwhile, the visiting side aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but given Chaves’ display in the triumph over Casa Pia, we are tempted to put our money on the home side. Theo Fonseca remains in the recovery room, while David Tavares is a major doubt, and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off. The two teams meet for the first time ever in the Portuguese top flight.
Highlighted Player (Judilson Mamadu Tuncará Gomes):
Nicknamed Pele, Judilson Mamadu Tuncara Gomes is a 183-cm-tall midfielder who was born in Aqualva-Cacem Portugal. Despite being born in Portugal, Pele decided to represent Guinea-Bissau on the international stage. Judilson Mamadu Tuncara Gomes made two appearances Portugal U19 team, while receiving a call-up for the U20 team for a friendly against France.
Speaking of his senior debut, Pele played his first match for Guinea-Bissau on June 10, 2017 in a 1-0 win over Namibia. As for his club career, the Guinea-Bissau international played for the likes of Belenenses, Genoa, Milan, Arsenal Kyiv, Olhanense, Benfica, Pacos Ferreira, Feirense, Rio Ave and Monaco before joining Nottingham Forest on loan in 2019.
His main position is defensive midfield, but he is used as a central midfielder as well. Pele’s preferred foot is right and he has a contract with Monaco which should expire on June 30, 2023.
Highlighted Team (Famalicao):
Founded on August 21, 1931, Famalicao are a Portuguese football club that compete in the Primeira Liga. The colour of their home kit is white, with the team wearing blue shirts and blue shorts when playing on the travels.
Famalicao welcome their rivals at Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho Vila Nova de Famalicao, the venue with the capacity of 5,307 people. The stadium was opened in 1952 and ever since has been serving as the team’s home ground. Famalicao are owned by Quantum Pacific Group, the company which has a 32% share of famous La Liga side Atletico Madrid as well.
The Azuis e Brancos secured promotion to Primeira Liga for the first time in the 1946/1947 season and they returned to the Portuguese elite division in 2019. Famalicao recorded a 2-0 win over Santa Clara on their return to the Portuguese top flight, with Toni Martinez and Anderson finding the net for the visitors.
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