Estoril vs Alverca review - Primeira Liga
The match at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota was evenly contested, with both Estoril and Alverca currently holding 17 points and determined to climb up the Primeira Liga standings.
At 3:30 AM on December 28, 2025, Estoril will host Alverca in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. This is a key match in the mid-table region, where both teams are striving for stability to improve their position in the final stages of the year.
Current league position and form
On the league table, Estoril currently sits in 9th place with 17 points after 15 matches. The home team's form in their last 5 games is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Notably, Estoril tends to perform better when playing at their home ground, Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, where they have secured 3 out of 4 wins since the start of the season.
Alverca are close behind in 11th place, also with 17 points but with an inferior goal difference. The away team is showing positive signs psychologically, having achieved similar results in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses). However, their away form remains a big question mark, as they have lost 4 of their 8 away games this season.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estoril | 9 | 17 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
| Alverca | 11 | 17 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
Analysis of goal-scoring performance
Estoril's attack is performing quite effectively with an average of 1.5 goals per game (23 goals in total). However, the looseness in their defense is a critical weakness, as they have conceded 25 goals. This requires the home team's coach to make timely adjustments to ensure the safety of their goal.
Conversely, Alverca opts for a more pragmatic approach. They have only scored 15 goals in 15 league matches (an average of 1 goal per game) but have also maintained an acceptable defense with only 23 goals conceded. Caution is likely to be the guiding principle for the away team in this match.
Head-to-head history and predicted results
History is on the visitors' side, as in their last meeting in July 2025, Alverca defeated Estoril 2-1. This psychological factor, combined with their recent consistent form, leads experts to rate Alverca's chances of getting points highly.
The match is predicted to be closely contested with few goals (under 2.5). Alverca has a 90% chance of winning or drawing, while Estoril's chances of securing all three points are only 10%.
Force information
- Estoril:The squad is full, with no serious injuries.
- Alverca:The squad is stable and ready for this important match.
Predicted result:Draw or Alverca win.
Team lineup updated at 02:53 on 28/12/2025
Official lineup
Estoril
Diagram: 4-1-4-1
CoachIan Cathro
Starting lineup:
- 1. Joel Robles (G)
- 22. Pedro Carvalho (D)
- 44. Kevin Boma (D)
- 25. Felix Bacher (D)
- 24. Pedro Amaral (D)
- 10. Jordan Holsgrove (M)
- 14. Yanis Begraoui (M)
- 6. Jandro Orellana (M)
- 12. João Carvalho (M)
- 9. Alejandro Marqués (M)
- 99. Rafik Guitane (F)
Substitutes:
- 16. Martin Turk
- 5. Antef Tsoungui
- 55. Tiago Parente
- 4. Ferro
- 7. Nodar Lominadze
- 90. Tiago Brito
- 21. Pizzi
- 17. Fabrício Garcia
- 70. Peixinho
Alverca
Diagram: 3-4-3
CoachCustom
Starting lineup:
- 13. André Gomes (G)
- 4. Kaiky Naves (D)
- 3. Julien Jose Martinez (D)
- 33. Bastien Meupiyou (D)
- 2. Nabil Touaizi (M)
- 8. Alexsandro Amorim (M)
- 21. Sabit Abdulai (M)
- 55. Francisco Chissumba (M)
- 18. Lincoln (F)
- 91. Sandro Lima (F)
- 11. Cédric Nuozzi (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Mateus Oliveira
- 5. Sergi Gómez
- 14. Steven Baselya
- 12. Isaac James
- 37. Kauan Gomes
- 6. Davy Gui
- 9. Marko Milovanović
- 19. Tiago Leite
- 77. Felipe Lima
