Estrela Amadora - Portimonense predictions

Though Estrela Amadora are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

At 3.66 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Portimonense are well aware of it themselves.

The hosts have a chance to make amends for the Estoril defeat from the previous round. It was another home game for Estrela Amadora but it did not go the way fans had hoped for. Their team conceded early in the first half and did not get a chance to get back in the game which ended up with a single-goal deficit.

Portimonense are coming off from a narrow home defeat against Arouca. Most bookmakers online anticipated the 1:2 result, but it should be mentioned that they went toe-to-toe with Arouca for the first 45 minutes.

The first step Estrela Amadora need to make to improve is to shore up their defences. With more than 5 goals conceded over the last 3 matches, it seems to be the main aspect of play holding them back.

Considering the away team’s recent history, it seems they don’t play their best when they’re visitors. The previous 3 times were marked by 5 goals conceded and the negative trend will probably continue.

Estrela Amadora’s 16th spot in the standings is not about to impress anyone, but they’ve managed to steer clear of the relegation zone for now. They’re still a good chunk of the season to go through, however, and they’re heading into a relatively difficult matchup.

Friday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.68 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.