CD Tondela vs Moreirense FC, Primeira Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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CD Tondela vs Moreirense FC — Primeira Liga at Estadio Joao Cardoso.
- CD Tondela 32 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- Moreirense FC 11 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo Baixinho
- Assistant 1 Ricardo Carreira (Portugal)
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 11 | 24 |
| 4 | CD Santa Clara | 11 | 21 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 11 | 20 |
| 6 | Académico de Viseu FC | 11 | 20 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente FC | 11 | 18 |
| 8 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | Moreirense FC | 11 | 14 |
| 10 | FC Famalicão | 11 | 13 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 11 | 10 |
| 13 | CD Nacional | 11 | 10 |
| 14 | Vitória SC | 11 | 9 |
| 15 | CS Marítimo | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 11 | 8 |
| 17 | Rio Ave FC | 11 | 7 |
| 18 | GD Estoril Praia | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Moreirense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 May | Casa Pia AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Apr | CD Nacional | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Gil Vicente FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | CD Tondela | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | CF Estrela da Amadora | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | GD Estoril Praia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | FC Famalicão | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Apr | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Moreirense FC this season
Moreirense FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Moreirense FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Moreirense FC
| Nile John | 3 G | |
| Tiago Andrade | 2 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Mendonca | 2 G | 1 A |
| Joao Veloso | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Joao Cardoso as CD Tondela face off against Moreirense FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The travelling Moreirense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Moreirense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Makan Aiko makes it 1-0.
- 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pedro Maranhao is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Moreirense FC.
- 28' Moreirense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 29' Alanzinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 29.
- 34' CD Tondela are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Moreirense FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 39' Brazil international Cicero has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kiko Bondoso suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Luis Semedo is replacing Mateja Stjepanovic for the Moreirense FC side.
- 51' Rony Lopes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CD Tondela so far.
- 56' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' Rony Lopes adds to his 0 season tally! CD Tondela lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Tondela in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Moreirense FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 70' The 21-year-old Leandro Santos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 72' Time for substitution for CD Tondela. Makan Aiko is replaced by Helder Tavares.
- 73' Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka gets the nod from CD Tondela. He replaces Cicero and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' The Moreirense FC bench stirs into life. Alanzinho is withdrawn and Yan Maranhao gets his opportunity.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Fabiano Silva.
- 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vasco Botelho Da Costa will be considering his options from the bench.
- 83' Theoson Siebatcheu is replacing Hugo Felix for the CD Tondela side.
- 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CD Tondela side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Cedric Teguia is booked for Moreirense FC — card on 90.
- 90' CD Tondela make a change. Pedro Maranhao trudges off to be replaced by Joao Afonso on 90 minutes.
- 2-0 the final result. Moreirense FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CD Tondela Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
16
Rony Lopes ↓ Joe Hodge 72'
- 4
- 27
- 48
- 44
- 79
- 31
-
90
Makan Aiko ↓ Helder Tavares 72'
- 97
-
7
Pedro Maranhao ↓ Joao Afonso 90'
- 32
Bench
-
23
Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka ↑ 73'
- 29
- 2
-
5
Joao Afonso ↑ 90'
- 26
- 15
-
10
Joe Hodge ↑ 72'
- 1
-
8
Helder Tavares ↑ 72'
Coach
Gonçalo Feio
Moreirense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
- 26
-
11
Alanzinho ↓ Yan Maranhao 74'
-
10
Kiko Bondoso ↓ Cedric Teguia 46'
-
70
Fabiano Silva ↓ Leandro Santos 83'
- 2
- 4
- 23
- 8
- 25
- 27
Bench
- 16
-
9
Luis Semedo ↑ 46'
- 66
- 78
- 30
-
71
Leandro Santos ↑ 83'
-
7
Cedric Teguia ↑ 46'
-
99
Yan Maranhao ↑ 74'
- 17
Coach
Vasco Botelho Da Costa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mario Gonzalez | 3 |
| Rafael Martins | 3 |
| Antonio Xavier | 2 |
| Antonio Xavier | 2 |
| Bruno Wilson | 1 |
| Rony Lopes | 1 |
| Nene | 1 |
| Makan Aiko | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Tondela Form
Moreirense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
CD Tondela xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Moreirense FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CD Tondela win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
CD Tondela or Draw
77%
Draw or Moreirense FC
50%
CD Tondela or Moreirense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Tondela win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — CD Tondela
| Handicap | CD Tondela covers | Push | Moreirense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CD Tondela keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Moreirense FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

