Estoril Praia vs Alverca headlines a Primeira Liga round 16 fixture on December 27, 2025, as the Canarinhos host the promoted Alverca at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota.
Estoril Praia, 16th with 17 points from 15 games (4 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses), seeks back-to-back victories after a 1-0 win over Braga, lifting them four points above the relegation playoff zone.
Alverca, 9th with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses), arrive after a 3-0 loss to Porto, with injuries hampering their momentum.
Estoril’s home form is improving (3 wins in last 5), and Alverca’s modest attack (1 goal per game average). This Estoril Praia vs FC Alverca encounter—first competitive meeting—promises a narrow home win for the hosts.
Estoril Praia vs Alverca – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
This Liga Portugal fixture looks set to be a tight tactical battle rather than an open game. Estoril’s absences could blunt some of their usual attacking rhythm, meaning they may lean more on wing combinations and crosses into the box.
Alverca’s lack of depth up front could make them more conservative, aiming for structure and set-piece chances rather than risk forward overloads.
| Match | Estoril Praia vs Alverca |
|---|---|
| Competition | Liga Portugal (Primeira Liga) |
| Date | Saturday, December 27, 2025 |
| Kick-off | 20:30 WET / 20:30 UTC (3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT) |
| Venue | Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, Estoril |
| Primeira Liga form | Estoril Praia: W L L D L W Alverca: L D W W L L |
Team News and Analysis
Estoril Praia Team News
Estoril will be without several players due to injury and squad absences ahead of this match. Midfielder Xeka remains sidelined with a long-term knee issue, while Gonçalo Costa and Or Israelov are also unavailable through injury.
Rafik Guitane is expected to miss out as he’s away on international duty for his country. These absences mean Estoril may have to tweak their midfield and defensive shape, especially in the centre of the park where consistency has been key this season.
The home side generally favours a balanced formation — aiming to control possession and build through structured wide play and quick one-twos through the middle.
From a tactical standpoint, Estoril are likely to set up with a compact midfield block that tries to draw Alverca forward and then use penetrative passes from deeper areas to exploit space in behind. With key creators missing, they may rely more on quick, wide combinations and late midfield runs into the box for scoring chances.
Alverca Team News
Alverca have several notable absentees for this trip. Chiquinho, Tomás Mendes, Leo Chú and Stéphane Diarra are all injured and expected to miss the game. This leaves a thinner selection up front and in midfield, where depth has already been tested this season. Sandro Lima, who had been suspended, is now available and could feature as a key attacking outlet alongside Marko Milovanović, who has been among Alverca’s main goal contributors.
Visitors usually adopt a more conservative approach when playing away from home, aiming to stay compact while taking advantage of set-piece opportunities and quick counter-attacks. With some creative players missing, Alverca may focus on direct transitions and recovering possession in midfield to exploit chances against Estoril on the break.
Expect a high work rate from the midfielders and a more cautious defensive setup designed to limit space between the lines.
Head-to-Head Record (Estoril Praia vs Alverca)
Because this is such a fresh matchup, there isn’t a long head-to-head history to draw patterns from — meaning current form and squad news will carry more weight than past results.
- These two teams have a very limited history against each other.
- In the only recorded past meeting, Alverca won 2–1 in a club friendly played on 19 July 2025.
- Estoril have no wins over Alverca in previous fixtures, and there have been no draws in official H2H matches yet
Praia vs Alverca Predicted XI Lineups
- Estoril Praia (expected): Robles; P Carvalho, Boma, Bacher, Amaral; Orellana, Holsgrove; Guitane, J Carvalho, Lacximicant; Begraoui
- FC Alverca (expected): Gomes; Naves, Martinez, Meupiyou; Touaizi, Abdulai, Amorim, Chissumba; Lincoln, S Lima, Nuozzi
Key Players
- Estoril Praia: Andre Lacximicant – Forward’s recent winner drives attack; threat vs Alverca’s defense.
- FC Alverca: Gustavo Sá – Winger’s creativity sparks counters; pace tests Estoril’s flanks.
Match Prediction
Estoril Praia’s high spirits and home advantage edge Alverca’s vulnerabilities in a Primeira Liga clash, securing a narrow win. Visitors threaten but yield.
- Predicted score: Estoril Praia 2-1 FC Alverca.
Where to Watch Praia vs Alverca Primeira Liga
Stream Estoril Praia vs FC Alverca live with these Primeira Liga options:
- USA: GolTV, Fanatiz USA, fuboTV.
- Canada: RTP Internacional or streaming via club apps.
- Australia: beIN Sports.
- Europe: Sport TV (Portugal), DAZN (Germany/Italy), beIN Sports (France/Spain).
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