After last season, when Estrela barely managed to avoid relegation to the lower tier, the new campaign started much more promisingly for the team. Last week, Estrela kicked off the season in Portugal with a prestigious draw against Sporting Lisbon. Now, they face a visit to Alverca, who had the tough task of facing Porto in the first round and, despite a decent performance, lost 0-2 after two penalties awarded to the opponent.
The two teams started the new season solidlyAlthough neither of the two teams managed to secure a victory in the first round, their performances were relatively good. Alverca put up a good fight against Porto, while Estrela managed to earn a point against Sporting. Last season, the two teams drew twice, which also suggests that their strengths are relatively balanced.
Prediction: DrawJudging by their performances in the first round, I expect Alverca and Estrela to be well organized and not allow too many chances in front of their goals. Both teams have already shown that they can challenge stronger opponents, and their direct encounters from last season did not produce a winner.
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