Leixões Tondela betting prediction

The away team comes to this stage of the Taça de Portugal (8th Finals) after havinf played in the previous rounds against: Vale Formoso and Estoril. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 19 conceded. In their last match, for the Primeira Liga, they got an away loss against Boavista by (2‑0). In the last 10 away matches Tondela has won 4, tied 1 and lost 5. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In the last 5 away matches for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (61'‑75'); they have conceded 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Tondela comes to this game unmotivated after a 2-0 away loss to Boavista. Note that the Tondelenses register three consecutive defeats, all for the Portuguese championship. In the last game for the Portuguese Cup, the team beat Vale Formoso by 7-0. Coach Pepa is expected to play in a 4-2-3-, focusing on maintaining ball possession and organized attacks. Note that in this tactical formation, the three most advanced men are António Xavier, Murillo and Tomané, the latter being very powerful and competent at the time of finishing. The coach will not be able to count on Patrick for being injured.

Confirmed Lineup: Cláudio Ramos, David Bruno, João Reis, Jorge Fernandes, Ricardo Alves, Bruno Monteiro, Jhon Murillo, João Jaquite, Sergio Peña, Juan Delgado, Tomane.
Coach: S. Rebelo Ferreira Gaminha.