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Casa Pia vs Estoril Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the Liga Portugal progresses into its 28th round this Monday, Casa Pia and Estoril are poised to face off in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Campo do Cevadeiro. With both teams separated by a mere two points in the league standings, Casa Pia sitting 9th with 30 points and Estoril closely behind at 12th with 28 points, there's more than just bragging rights at stake.

Casa Pia, under the guidance of Gonçalo Santos, will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and recent form that saw them secure a convincing 4-0 victory against Vizela away from home. Despite their inconsistent performances earlier in the season, Casa Pia seems to have found some rhythm lately. However, their goal-scoring record at home might raise concerns among supporters as they've only managed an average of 0.4 goals per game.

On the other hand, Estoril coached by Vasco César Freire De Seabra enters this match fresh off an impressive win against Porto (1-0), showcasing their ability to pull off surprises against stronger opposition. Their away record paints a promising picture for traveling fans with an average of 1.4 goals scored per game when playing away from home.

The history between these two sides tilts towards Estoril who have won three out of their last five encounters while drawing twice; including a dominant 4-0 victory over Casa Pia earlier this season which will surely be on the minds of both sets of players and fans alike.

Both teams share similar forms heading into this clash - each securing two wins, suffering two losses, and drawing once in their last five matches - suggesting that we could be in for a closely contested match come Monday evening.

Bet

Given both teams' recent form and historical head-to-head results where Estoril appears to have had the upper hand coupled with Casa Pia’s struggle for goals when playing at home versus Estoril’s comparative proficiency scoring away from home – selecting an outright winner could prove challenging for punters. The odds reflect this uncertainty as well; however considering all factors including potential value based on performance stats provided - Away Win stands out as a recommended bet owing largely due to higher odds offered (2.9) signaling greater potential return despite being slightly less favored than Home Win (2.62). This choice is also emboldened by Estoril's capability demonstrated against top-tier opposition like Porto recently which could give them psychological edge going into this fixture.