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The Primeira Liga is set to bring us another exciting match on February 26, as Paços Ferreira vs Boavista will be facing each other in an interesting clash schedule for matchday 22. Both teams are on a steady run of results, with Boavista on a four-game winless streak and Paços Ferreira facing the imminent possibility of relegation.
This is the perfect opportunity to make your picks and predictions on who will come out on top in this highly anticipated match. Without further ado, at JefeBet we provide an in-depth analysis of both teams and their respective playing styles, as well as our pick on who is likely to win. Join us as we take a closer look at the match between Paços Ferreira vs Boavista.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Pacos Ferreira vs Boavista Primeira Liga Matchday 22 Game on February 26, 2023
- Where: Estádio Capital do Móvel, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal
- When: Sunday, February 26, 2023, 1:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Paços Ferreira (+180) / Tie (+210) / Boavista (+150)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Paços Ferreira (AH -0.5, +175) / Boavista (AH +0.5, -220)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (+115) / Under (-165)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
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Betting on Paços Ferreira
On the one hand, Paços Ferreira side is closely following Santa Clara and Marítimo in the standings. Although the team is at the bottom of the Primeira Liga standings, it still has a chance to improve its performance and perhaps play in the relegation playoffs to avoid being relegated directly.
In 21 matches, Paços Ferreira has won 3 matches, drawn 3 and lost 15. In addition, they have scored 15 goals and conceded 37. They know their unfavorable situation and now aim to improve only in results and continuity.
Despite their recent matches have been disappointing, they were also filled with a note of hope, as they have won two (2-1 vs Gil Vicente; 1-3 vs Estoril) and lost three (1-2 vs Sporting Braga; 0-2 vs Benfica; 1-0 vs Portimonense). If we take into account that they have had three wins all season and that two of those three were in the last five games, we can see that there has been a substantial increase in the team’s performance and confidence. They also scored a goal against Sporting Braga, which is not an easy task.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Marafona; Vitorino Antunes, Erick Ferigra, Nuno Lima, Luiz Carlos; Rui Pires, Jordan Holsgrove, Juan Delgado; Nigel Thomas, Adrian Butzke, Hernani Infande.
Betting on Boavista
On the other hand, Boavista is in eighth place in the Primeira Liga standings with 7 matches won, 5 drawn and 9 lost. In addition, they have scored 24 goals and conceded 34, for -10 in goal differential and an average of 1.14 goals in favor and 1.6 goals against per game. Thus, they register 26 points, tied with Vizela, Chaves and Portimonense. If they win, they could overcome the triplr tie and catch up with Arouca.
Their last five games have shown an improvement in performance, winning one (4-1 vs Portimonense), drawing two (2-2 vs Santa Clara; 0-0 vs Casa Pia) and losing two (2-1 vs Estoril; 3-1 vs Benfica). They scored points in three of five games and managed to score 8 goals, while conceding 9, something that speaks both well of his offense and poorly of his defense.
Undoubtedly, Boavista needs to score the same or more goals and strengthen the defensive line to ensure more victories.
Possible lineup (3-5-2): Rafael Bracali; Vincent Sasso, Ricardo Mangas, Reggie Cannon; Gaius Makouta, Bruno Lourenço, Ibrahima Camará, Bruno Onyemaechi, Salvador Agra; Yusupha Njie, Pedro Malheiro.
JefeBet Prediction
The Paços Ferreira vs Boavista match will see two opponents that have little or nothing to do with each other if you only look at the Primeira Liga standings. However, they are not so far apart in the most recent results. Paços Ferreira will obviously put up a fight, but may not have what it takes to beat Boavista.
Prediction: Boavista wins 2-1.
