União de Leiria Atlético Malveira betting prediction

The home team comes to this stage of the Taça de Portugal (4th Round) after having eliminated Academico Viseu with a away win by (1‑3) in the previous round. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 33 goals scored and 12 conceded; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 34 goals scored and 19 conceded. In their last match, for the Segunda Liga, they got a home tie against Leixões by (0‑0). In the last 10 home matches União Leiria has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 12 of the last 17 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In the last 8 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

União de Leiria enters this encounter after a goalless draw at home against Leixões in a match counting for the Portuguese second division. In the 3rd round of the Portuguese Cup, the home team secured a 1-3 victory over Académico de Viseu. The home side typically operates in a 3-4-3 formation, with the three most advanced players being Arsénio Nunes, Jair da Silva, and Leandro Antunes. When initiating the offensive process, they usually opt to channel their attack down the right side, capitalizing on the depth provided by Zié Ouattara. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: João Pedro Espírito Santo Oliveira, Marco Baixinho, V. Junior Botelho Correia, Vitali Lystsov, Káká, Pedro Empis, Diogo Amado, Leandro Antunes, Arsénio, Jair Gonçalves da Silva, Zie Ouattara.
Coach: M. Maçães.