Portugal – Liechtenstein Free Betting Tips
Portugal and Liechtenstein play at the Estadio José Alvalade, in a Eurocup Qualifier (Qualifying Qualifying Qualification) match. There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, who have not played a match in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 12-08-2009, in a match that ended with the final result: Liechtenstein (0-3) Portugal. Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away matches.
The home team makes its debut in this edition of the Eurocup Qualifiers with the intention of getting a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a stronger team when playing at home, as in the last 30 games they record 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses as visitors; against 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses at their home stadium. The team comes into this meeting after an away defeat with Morocco by (1-0). Portugal has won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 games played at home for all competitions. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 7 of their last 10 games. In their matches there is a tendency for goals, as in 15 of their last 17 home matches there have been More than 1.5 goals and in 12 of their last 17 there have been More than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and never managed to turn the score around. In the last 17 home games in all competitions there is 1 outstanding period: it conceded 5 of its 14 goals between the minutes (31′-45′).
The Portuguese team comes into this match unmotivated after a 1-0 defeat against Morocco in the World Cup. The Portuguese team is in a very irregular situation, with two defeats in the last three matches. The home team usually plays in a usual 4-3-3, favoring fast transitions. For this, they can count on the finishing ability of Gonçalo Ramos and the technique of João Félix and Diogo Jota. It should be noted that the most central zone of the field should be occupied by Rúben Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Otávio. Coach Roberto Martínez should have all players at his disposal for this match.
The visiting team plays its first match in this edition of the Euro Cup Qualifiers with the intention of getting a positive result as an away team. This is a team that has been curiously stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games they record 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses as visitors; against 2 draws and 13 losses at their home stadium. The team comes into this match after an away defeat with Gibraltar by (2-0). In the last 10 away games played in all competitions, Liechtenstein has drawn 1 and lost 9. The team has not been very strong defensively, as it has always conceded goals in the last 10 games, and its attack needs to improve, as it has failed to score in 9 of the last 10 games. In their away games there is a tendency to have goals, as 10 of their last 11 games ended with More than 1.5 goals. This is a team that rarely scores first. Effectively, it has never opened the scoring in its last 15 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 15 times and never managed to turn the score around. In the last 11 away games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: it has conceded 14 of its 38 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
The Liechtenstein team enters this game demotivated after a defeat, 2-0, in a friendly against Gibraltar. Thus, the visiting team is going through a grey period, as it has recorded thirteen consecutive defeats. The visiting team usually plays in the usual 5-2-3 formation, favoring a slower style of play. For this, they can count on the creativity of midfielder Simon Luchinger. Nicolas Haster, Livio Meier and Dennis Salanovic are expected to line up in the most advanced zone of the field. It should be noted that Liechtenstein’s team has many weaknesses in all its sectors, and rarely manages to aim at the “enemy’s” goalpost.
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.00
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