On Saturday evening, Boavista will look to boost their survival hopes in the Primeira Liga when they welcome fellow strugglers Estrela to the Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI.
Boavista on a poor run in the Primeira LigaA 2-1 defeat at Arouca last time out in the Portuguese top-flight means that they have failed to win in four games, having picked up one draw but suffered three defeats. In fact, they have lost five of their last eight games in the Primeira Liga.
The poor run has left Boavista in 12th place in the table, just two points clear of the Primeira Liga bottom three.
Boavista's recent home record in the Portuguese top-flight has been inconsistent, although they have won just two of their last 11 games in the Primeira Liga.
However, they have kept back-to-back clean sheets on home soil in the Liga.
Estrela are in danger of dropping into the bottom threeThe visitors are in 14th place in the table, just a point above the league’s bottom three. A four-game winless run in the Primeira Liga, including three draws and a defeat, has hindered their chances of pulling away from the danger zone.
A 2-2 home draw against Rio Ave last time out was another high-scoring game, as five of their previous six Liga games have produced over 2.5 goals.
Estrella’s recent away form in the Primeira Liga has contributed to their lowly position in the table. They have failed to win in their last ten matches on their travels in the Portuguese top flight, having failed to score in five of their previous six away games.
However, they have drawn their last two away games in the Liga against Famalicao and Moreirense.
What am I backing?Both teams have struggled for results recently in the Primeira Liga. This will likely be a cagey and low-scoring affair, so the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
