Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Moreirense and Belenenses go head to head at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas in the Primeira Liga round 21. Moreirense failed to win the previous four home fixtures in the national championship, with the team failing to impress in a 1-0 loss at Boavista as well. Os Verdes e Brancos have slim chances of booking their place in European competitions, and given Belenenses’ display in a 2-1 win over Nacional, home win should not be considered.
The likes of Amador, Mane, and Pedro have been struggling with injuries of late, and the trio is unlikely to feature against O Belem. Belenenses are not regarded as good travellers, but it has to be noted that they have already drawn four away games. In the first half of the season the two teams played out a goalless draw, which is yet another reason why share of spoils is on the cards. Both Kau and Varela are injured for the visitors.
Highlighted Player (Pedro Nuno ):
After spending his youth career at the likes of Buarcos, Naval, Benfica, and Academica, Pedro Nuno continued playing for the Briosa at the senior level. Pedro Nuno scored five goals in 25 appearances for Academica in the league, which persuaded Benfica chiefs to sign him on November 28, 2016.
The Portuguese midfielder, though, was immediately sent on loan to Tondela, where he scored four goals in 45 appearances for the club. In 2018 Pedro Nuno moved to Moreirense, and he has been playing for Os verdes e brancos ever since. He made his Primeira Liga debut with Moreirense on August 11, 2019, in a 3-1 away loss to Sporting Braga.
Pedro Nuno was born in Buarcos, Portugal, on January 13, 1995, and he wears the number 27 jersey at Moreirense. His primary position is left winger, but he is used as both second striker and attacking midfielder. Pedro Nuno has yet to make his debut with the Portugal senior team.
Highlighted Team (Belenenses):
Founded on September 23, 1919, Belenenses are a Portuguese club that host their rivals at Estado do Restelo. The stadium can hold up to 19,856 spectators and it was built in 1956. O Belem play home games in blue shirts and white shorts and white is the dominant colour of their away kit.
By beating the likes of IFK Goteborg and Rheindorf Altach Belenenses booked their place in the Europa League group stages in the 2015/2016 season. Despite defeating Swiss side Basel in their group, the Portuguese club eventually finished the process in the last position in the standings.
The Estado do Restelo outfit did well to win the Primeira Liga trophy in the 1945/1946 season, with the team finishing the season only one point clear of second-placed Benfica. Speaking of the Portuguese Cup, Belenenses clinched their third Taca de Portugal trophy in the 1988/1989 season. Vitor Godinho is the player with most appearances for the club (272).