Famalicão and Mafra measure forces at the Municipal Stadium 22 de Junho, in a match for this phase of Taça de Portugal (8th Finals). The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 3 matches won 2 and drew 1. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 23-02-2019, ended with the victory of Famalicão by (2‑1). Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams have significantly different results at home and abroad.
Famalicão:
Until reaching this phase of Taça de Portugal (8th Finals), the home team eliminated: Academic and Lusitania FC Lourosa. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in his stadium. In the last match he played, for the First League, he lost with Benfica out by (4-0). In its last 10 home games Famalicão records 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 9 home matches for all competitions: they suffered 6 of their 12 goals between minutes (76′ ‑ 90 ‘).
Famalicão comes to this match with a 4-0 loss in the visit to the Benfica arena, totaling the third consecutive loss in official matches. In the last match for the Portuguese Cup, the home team won the Academic 1-0. Coach João Pedro Sousa should keep the usual 4-3-3, privileging the defensive organization and counterattacks by the flanks. Anderson Silva and Fábio Martins are the best scorers of this team, with 7 goals each. It should be noted that the local club exhibits competition by maintaining possession of the ball and in the offensive transition. For this game, the house coach can count on all the players.
Mafra:
Until reaching this phase of Taça de Portugal (8th Finals), the visiting team eliminated: Moreirense, Fafe and Vila Pouca. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a victory away with Casa Pia by (0-1). In the last 10 matches played as a visitor for all competitions, the Mafra won 4, drew 2 and lost 4. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 14 of their last 20 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 6 away matches for all competitions: they scored 4 of their 9 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘); He suffered 3 of his 6 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
The Mafra comes for this match after a 0-1 away victory against Casa Pia, adding the second consecutive victory in this second Portuguese division. In the last match for the Portuguese Cup, the visiting club beat Moreirense by 1-3. Now, in this match, the Basque coach Seabra must maintain his usual strategy, benefiting tactical organization and counterattacks. The Brazilian Diego Medeiros is the best gunner of the Mafra, with 7 goals scored. All players are available for this game.
