Tondela VS Belenenses Match Prediction

Belenenses have the edge in the head-to-head record between the two sides, having won three of their last five meetings against Tondela, which will give them confidence for this match, although Tondela are unbeaten in the most recent two of those fixtures. 

Last season, this fixture ended in a 2-2 draw at Tondela, but Belenenses were able to take the points at home later in the campaign, with a 2-0 win sealed by Miguel Cardoso and Murillo.

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Tondela v Belenenses: Prediction

Goals do not look to be on the cards here, with under 2.5 goals scored in each of Tondela's last four home games, while none of the Primeira Liga matches featuring either of these teams this season have seen over 2.5 goals scored. With both teams expected to be battling against the drop this season a very tight and tense match looks likely and it could well end up in a boring stalemate.

Tondela v Belenenses: Betting Tips

Tondela's odds of 7/5 for this match reflect their status as the home team, while visitors Belenenses can be backed at a price of 11/5 for this game. From the match odds market, the draw could be the best option at odds of 2/1.

However, the top value bet for this game is under 2.5 goals, which can be backed at as big as 3/5, while the 0-0 draw is also extremely tempting 6/1 given the lack of goal threat posed by both sides. Odds of 18/5 on the game to be a tie at both half-time and full-time also stand out as well.

A single point from two league games so far this season is not a very positive start to the season for Tondela, although they can take some positives from a 1-1 draw at Chaves last weekend. John Murillo came off the bench to rescue a point for his side in that game and could be rewarded with a place in the team by coach Petit as a result.

Tondela likely XI:

Like Tondela, Belenenses have just one point to show from their opening two league games of the season, with a 2-0 loss at Vitoria Setubal followed up by a 0-0 draw with Boavista last time out. With no goals on the board yet, coach Julio Velazquez could look to freshen up his attack for Saturday's trip to Tondela.

Belenenses likely XI:

A relegation battle looks likely for both Tondela and Belenenses, so both teams will be desperate not to lose this game and give up ground to their rivals. Neither team has been able to trouble their opposition particularly this season, with Belenenses failing to score a single goal in their two matches, while Tondela have hit the net just once. A low-scoring game is inevitable and a draw is the most likely result in this Primeira Liga clash on Saturday.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Tondela\'s last four home games.