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Famalicao holds the home advantage against Estrela in the next round of the Primeira Liga. With a solid defense, the team at Estadio Municipal aims to secure points.
At 1:00 AM on December 28, 2025, Famalicao will host Estrela at the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. This is a clash between two teams with contrasting positions in the league table, as the home team is striving to catch up to the European cup qualification spots, while the visitors are struggling in the lower half of the table.
Current league position and form
Famalicao currently sits in 6th place with 23 points after 15 rounds. The team boasts one of the best defenses in the league, having conceded only 10 goals (an average of 0.7 goals per game). However, their recent form has shown signs of stagnation, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches.
On the other side of the pitch, Estrela is currently in 14th place with 15 points. The visiting team is facing a difficult defensive problem, having conceded 22 goals in 15 matches. Estrela's form in their last 5 matches is also not very promising, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famalicao | 6 | 23 | Win 1, Draw 1, Loss 3 |
| Estrela | 14 | 15 | Win 1, Draw 2, Loss 2 |
Head-to-head history and key statistics
In their last four encounters, the record is fairly balanced, with each team having one win and two matches ending in a draw. Notably, the most recent match in January 2025 ended goalless.
- Famalicao:They average 1.2 goals per game and tend to play defensively at home.
- Estrela:They have only managed one win in away games this season, averaging 1.1 goals per game.
Force situation and tactical forecast
Currently, neither team has reported any serious injuries or suspensions. Famalicao will likely continue to employ a possession-based style of play, utilizing their solid defense as a foundation for counter-attacks. Meanwhile, Estrela will have to play cautiously to minimize errors from their defense, which has shown many weaknesses since the beginning of the season.
Match analysis
Based on statistical indicators, Famalicao is rated higher with a 45% chance of winning. However, a draw is also predicted at a 45% probability due to the lackluster scoring performance of both teams recently. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with Famalicao predicted to score no more than 2.5 goals and Estrela under 1.5 goals.
With the home advantage and a stable defensive system, Famalicao has a great chance to win at least one point in this match.
Team lineup updated at 00:23 on December 28, 2025
Official lineup
Famalicao
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachHugo Oliveira
Starting lineup:
- 25. Lazar Carević (G)
- 17. Rodrigo Pinheiro (D)
- 3. Leo Realpe (D)
- 16. Justin De Haas (D)
- 5. Rafa Soares (D)
- 6. Tom Van De Looi (M)
- 14. Mathias De Amorim (M)
- 23. Gil Dias (M)
- 20. Gustavo Sá (M)
- 7. Sorriso (M)
- 21. Yassir Zabiri (F)
Substitutes:
- 1. Ivan Zlobin
- 55. Ibrahima Ba
- 2. Gustavo García
- 8. Marcos Peña
- 80. Pedro Santos
- 18. Romeo and Juliet
- 12. Simon Elisor
- 9. Umar Abubakar
- 77. Antoine Joujou
Estrela
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachJoao Nuno
Starting lineup:
- 40. Renan Ribeiro (G)
- 17. Jefferson Encada (D)
- 14. Bernardo Schappo (D)
- 30. Luan Patrick (D)
- 83. Otavio (D)
- 19. Paulo Moreira (M)
- 6. Oumar Ngom (M)
- 63. Alex Sola (M)
- 99. Abraham Marcus (F)
- 98. Kikas (F)
- 11. Jovane Cabral (F)
Substitutes:
- 22. David Grilo
- 79. Atanas Chernev
- 21. Guilherme Montóia
- 8. Robson Lucas Oliveira Botelho
- 89. Joao Gastao
- 18. Jorge Meireles
- 7. Leandro Antonetti
- 9. Rodrigo Pinho
- 10. Ianis Stoica
