Vizela vs Portimonense Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga
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THE FACTS
When is Vizela vs Portimonense on and what time does it start? Vizela vs Portimonense will take place on Saturday 30th September, 2023 – 15:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Vizela vs Portimonense? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Vizela vs Portimonense on in the UK? Some Portuguese Primeira Liga matches are televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports in the UK so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I Vizela vs Portimonense in the UK? If televised on either TNT Sports or Viaplay Sports, the match can be streamed on their respective streaming platforms
THE LOWDOWN
VIZELA
FC Vizela enjoyed an impressive top-half finish in the 2022/23 Primeira Liga campaign, under the management of Alvaro Pacheco. However, Pacheco departed for Primeira Liga rivals Estoril over the summer and he was replaced by journeyman coach Pablo Villar, who was viewed as a fairly unconvincing appointment.
At the start of the 2023/24 campaign, Vizela have managed just one victory in their opening six matches as they begin the weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just outside of the bottom three. Their most recent outing was an entertaining 2-2 draw against their former boss, Alvaro Pacheco, as they equalised in the 101st minute away to Estoril.
PORTIMONENSE
In the final 27 games of the 2022/23 Portuguese Primeira Liga season, Portimonense managed to win just five matches and eventually finished just outside of the bottom three places in the table. They have been, for around 12 months or so, one of the worst, if not the worst, teams in the entire division.
Over the summer, they decided to keep former Al Taawon boss Paulo Sergio, who has been in charge of the club since 2020. ‘Alvinegros’ began the season with back-to-back thrashings but have since steadied, albeit they remain among the weakest in the league. They were beaten 3-1 by reigning champions Benfica last weekend.
THE TEAM NEWS
VIZELA
Vizela will be without Ukrainian defender Orest Ledebenko, who remains injured for this weekend’s visit of struggling Portimonense on Saturday afternoon.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Buntic; Silva, Wilson, Anderson, Pereira; Bunsic, Samu; Moreira, Soro, Lacava; Essende
UNAVAILABLE: Lebedenko (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
PORTIMONENSE
Paulo Sergio does have the benefit of a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s trip to Vizela, with no fresh injuries or suspensions for this weekend.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Silvestre; Henrique, Tornich, Relvas; Formiga, Dener, Paulo Estrela, Carlinhos, Costa; Jasper, Helio Varela
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
These are two of the weakest sides in Portugal’s top-flight and both are expected to endured a sustained battle against relegation this season. They had different seasons last year but came into this year with the same goal of avoiding the drop. Portuguese football has often been one of the duller leagues to watch on the continent and, given the quality and meaning that this game will have, a low-scoring encounter is to be expected.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
