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Setubal vs Tondela Prediction & Betting tips
Vitória Setúbal and Tondela meet at Estádio do Bonfim, in a match for this phase of the League Cup (Group Stage). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 3 wins and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 13-05-2018, in a match for the Primeira Liga that ended with the victory of Vitória Setúbal by (1-0). The only goal of the match was scored by André Pereira (23 ‘). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Vitória Setúbal:
The team of the house disputes its according match in Group B, after having tied for (3-3) in its first match in this group stage, against Nacional. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 29 conceded; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 14 suffered. In the last match they played, for the Primeira Liga, they beat Feirense at home (2-1). In the last 10 home matches Vitória Setúbal has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 6 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (61’-75 ‘).
The Vitória de Setúbal enters this game motivated, after a triumph at home, 2-1, against Feirense. In the last match for the League Cup, the locals registered a three-way tie against Nacional. The local club usually acts in a tactical system in 4-4-2, in which the two most advanced players are Mendy and Nuno Valente: the first one is still one of the best scorers of Vitória de Setúbal, with 3 goals scored. In the central zone of the land it is possible that Alex, Bessa, Agu and Semedo act. Coach Lito Vidigal will not be able to count on the injured and André Pedrosa.
Tondela:
The visiting team arrives at this 2nd day of Group B after a defeat in its opening in this group stage, against Sporting Braga, by (2-1). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home loss to Benfica by (1-3). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Tondela won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. The team allowed goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for the opponent, so his defense needs to improve, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.
Tondela enters this match with a defeat by 1-3 at the reception to Benfica, in a match for the Portuguese championship. In the last game for the group stage of the League Cup, the visitors lost to Braga 2-1. The visiting team usually plays in a traditional 4-3-3, in which the three most advanced players are Xavier, Murillo and Tomané. The player responsible for defining and leading the offensive attacks of his team is the attacking midfielder Sergio Peña. The technician Pepa will not be able to count on Ícaro and David Bruno, to be suspended.
Setubal vs Tondela head to head matches
28.10.18 PL Tondela Setubal 1 : 2
13.05.18 PL Setubal Tondela 1 : 0
09.01.18 PL Tondela Setubal 1 : 1
30.07.17 CUP Setubal Tondela 1 : 0
07.05.17 PL Tondela Setubal 2 : 1