Vilaverdense vs Belenenses Prediction 18.03.2024

• Competition: Liga Portugal 2 &— 26. Matchday
• Date: Monday, 18th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 20:15 UTC / 21.15 CET
• Venue: Estadio da Capital do Movel (Pacos de Ferreira)

Both Vilaverdense and Os Belenenses, struggling to avoid relegation in the Portuguese second-tier league, must win the upcoming Monday’s clash at the Estadio da Capital do Movel.

Vilaverdense vs Belenenses Betting Tips: Under 2.5

Vilaverdense’s losing streak in Liga Portugal 2 increased to a dismal five games following a late 1-2 defeat to Porto’s youth team last Saturday. This extends their slump, indicating a possible return to the third division, from where they were promoted just last season as runners-up.

Sergio Machado’s team has only managed to score a single point from their last six second-tier matches, leaving them in the penultimate position. They are now facing a crucial game on Monday, lagging eight points behind Farense, who currently holds the last spot that guarantees survival.

With only nine rounds to go and time pressing on, Vilaverdense is determined to avoid failure. They are counting on their recent home performance where they’ve gained 10 points in their last seven games, exceeding their total from the previous 17 rounds. Their aim is to turn the tide in their favor.

Conversely, Os Belenenses, a team that played in the group stages of the Europa League during the 2015-16 season, is rapidly falling into complete disaster this season. They are solidly stuck at the bottom of the table with a dismal 16 points and only three victories recorded after 25 rounds in the second division.

The shocking part is that the Blues from Restelo have not been able to secure maximum points since the beginning of the new year (D3, L7). Their unfortunate winless streak has now extended to 12 LP2 games, after a last-minute 1-2 loss during Leixoes’ recent visit.

Mariano Barreto’s team has been struggling with a lack of offensive power in the final third, causing them significant problems. They have only managed a meager 17 goals so far, making them the lowest scoring team in the second division. Additionally, they have been unable to score in their last two head-to-head matches against Vilaverdense, resulting in a difficult 0-2 defeat in the previous match.

Also, Vilaverdenses’ attack hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders of late, with their only goal from the last three LP2 rounds coming from the penalty spot. Based on that, it’s clear that both sides are lacking the killer instinct in front of goal, and with this being a crucial clash where neither team can afford a slip-up, we can expect a gritty defensive battle with few scoring opportunities, similar to the one we saw last season when their meeting ended in a goalless stalemate.