Famalicao - Casa Pia predictions and free betting tips [17/05/2024]

The final round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga kicks off with several intriguing matchups: who will play in the playoffs to avoid relegation to the Segunda, the encounter between Braga and Porto, who will play in the Europa League qualifiers, and which club will go directly to the group stage. The match between Famalicão and Casa Pia, however, might not hold any significance, as Vila Nova is in 8th place and can't move up even one spot since Arouca is 4 points ahead of them. As for the modest team from the capital, they are not among the bottom three and have thus achieved their goal for this season.

Famalicão

Famalicão has had an average season with its ups and downs. A minor crisis led to the departure of João Pedro Sousa, despite no clear indication that he was failing in his duties, hinting instead at a possible conflict with the management. Now led by Armando Evangelista, the team has not seen improved results, yet Evangelista remains in charge, suggesting Sousa may have opted for a change in direction.

In recent matches, Famalicão defeated Benfica and Chaves. The capital team could have scored 2-3 goals if not for poor execution, but Vila Nova found its moments in the second half and won confidently 2-0. Against Chaves, Famalicão won smoothly with a goal from Gustavo Sá, assisted by Puma.

Famalicão's squad is strong. Žoznander Cádiz has had an excellent season, scoring 15 goals. Gustavo Sá from the local academy has shown remarkable improvement under Sousa, and Evangelista has kept him in the starting lineup. Chiquinho has also impressed with his 5+1 goal+assist tally.

It would be great if Famalicão wrapped up the season with a solid victory over Casa Pia at home, but that will depend on the lineup Evangelista chooses to field.

Casa Pia

The managerial change has benefitted Casa Pia, a team many expected to be relegated. However, Gonçalo Santos has lifted this squad from the relegation zone. Crucially, the players have adopted a fresher approach under Santos, who, being part of the club’s system, easily adjusted the team's playstyle to achieve the necessary results.

Casa Pia picked up points in key matches, although not all games went smoothly. For instance, they had an unfortunate game against Estrela, and the previous match against Moreirense was bizarre. Despite dominating, Santos' players failed to hit the target, while the visitors managed to score a deserved goal.

Casa Pia's squad is decent, though the team doesn't seem the strongest in the Primeira Liga. The Brazilians like Pablo Roberto, who can play any attacking position, have been impressive. Yuki Soma has also stepped up on the forward line, scoring 3 goals in the last 5 matches.

While the match against Famalicão doesn’t hold much significance for Casa Pia, a win could potentially secure a mid-table finish.

Head-to-Head

In the first round, Famalicão confidently beat Casa Pia 2-0, with key players from the Braga district team once again making their mark.

Match prediction: Famalicão vs Casa Pia

My bet is on Famalicão to win (W1). They should prevail based on their class, especially playing on home turf where they mustn't show a mediocre performance.