Estrela Amadora vs. Gil Vicente Match Preview Article

Estrela Amadora, Recent Form

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Estrela Amadora manager João Nuno will be looking for a better result in this game following a disappointing 0-0 draw in his team's last league outing against AVS.  They achieved 60% possession in that match and had 16 strikes at goal, with 6 hitting the target, up against AVs' tally of 10 efforts at goal, 3 of which were on target.  

Having conceded 9 goals and scored just 3 in their last 6 games, they have been very fortunate to pick up 5 points.   They have been unable to score at home in 3 of their last 6 games, and they have conceded at least one goal in 9 of their 12 games at Estádio José Gomes this season.  

Having drawn 2 of their last 6 games they have at least put some points on the table, but they will not be overly happy with only 1 win.  

Gil Vicente, Recent Form

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There will be a feeling of disappointment amongst the Gil Vicente players having failed to take any points away from their recent 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Benfica.  Their share of possession in that meeting was 49%, while racking up 13 shots along the way, 5 of which were on target. Benfica had 11 shots on goal with 3 on target.  

It's reasonable to say they have enjoyed some decent goal scoring form of late, with 11 goals notched up in their last 6 matches, but while their offensive line is working, their defensive setup has shown cause for concern with 10 goals shipped and valuable points dropped.  They have scored in 5 of their last 6 games, but they've failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games on the road.  

Having drawn 3 of their last 6 away games they have at least put some points on the board, but they will not be overly happy with only 1 win.  

With 3 goals scored in his last 6 away games for Gil Vicente, Murilo Costa will be looking to add more goals against Estrela Amadora in this match.