• Tondela have endured a difficult start to the season. They are still searching for their first win, having managed just one draw while losing most of their other matches. Their attack has been blunt, and defensively they have struggled to contain opponents, leaving them close to the bottom of the table.

• Estrela da Amadora have shown slightly better resilience, managing a couple of draws but also failing to secure victories. They have been tighter defensively than Tondela, but their attacking play has lacked cutting edge. Their results have kept them just above the relegation zone, though pressure is building for points.

Home and Away Form

Tondela – Last Few Home Matches

Tondela’s home ground has not been the fortress they hoped for. Their games have included a mix of narrow defeats and one draw, with opponents finding it relatively easy to create chances. The atmosphere has not been enough to push them toward victory, and their defense continues to leak goals.

Estrela da Amadora – Last Few Away Matches

Estrela’s away form has also been unconvincing. They have avoided heavy defeats but often struggle to take control of matches on the road. Most of their games have been low-scoring affairs, with the team sitting back defensively and looking to frustrate opponents rather than dominate play.

Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings

In the most recent encounters between Tondela and Estrela, neither side has managed to secure a win. The last two clashes ended in draws, reflecting how evenly matched these teams tend to be.

Overall Head-to-Head

Across their overall history, Tondela and Estrela have met only a handful of times. Wins have been rare for either side, with draws being the most common outcome. Goals have also been few, underlining the cautious nature of these matchups.

Breakdown: Last Five at Home / Away Grounds

• At Tondela’s home ground: Results have been balanced, with no clear dominance from either side. Matches have often finished level.

• At Estrela’s home ground: The pattern has been similar, with tight games usually ending without a decisive winner.

This match has the hallmarks of another cagey battle. Both sides are struggling for victories and are wary of conceding. Estrela look slightly stronger at the back, while Tondela have been unable to make their home advantage count.

Team News

• Tondela: No major confirmed absentees, though their lack of form suggests issues in attack and organization rather than specific player injuries.

• Estrela da Amadora: Several players remain unavailable, including Guilherme Montóia, Nilton Varela, and Oumar Ngom. These absences reduce their depth, particularly in defense and midfield.