On Monday night, Moreirense and Vitoria Setubal meet in a crucial game at the bottom of the Portuguese top-flight.
There is very little between the two teams in the league table, with Moreirense 16th place and Vitoria Setubal 17th. The home side are just two points ahead of the visitors in the Portuguese top-flight, but neither are clear of the relegation battle.
Moreirense’s form has been inconsistent of late, which has led to the home side’s perilous position in the table. A 2-0 home defeat against Benfica last time out in the league ended a two-game winning run. Sergio Vieira’s side have now won just two of their last 12 league games.
Moreirense’s home form has been a big part of their recent struggles, as they have won just one of their last eight league games on home soil. Vieira’s side have also kept just one clean sheet in their last ten league games.
Vitoria Setubal are desperately in need of a win to escape the relegation zone. A win would move the visitors out of the drop zone.
Setubal have failed to win in their last eight league games, suffering eight defeats in the process. However, consecutive draws against Estoril and last time out Tondela ended a six-game losing streak.
The visitor’s league games have been high scoring of late, with seven of their last ten games in the Portuguese top-flight producing over 2.5 goals.
Jose Couceiro’s side have been in poor form on their travels in the Portuguese top-flight, as they have failed to record a win in their last eight outings, suffering six defeats in the process. A 1-1 draw at Tondela last time out ended a five-game losing run on the road.
These two teams are well matched and Forebet predicts that this clash will finish all square.