Tondela vs Famalicao: Prediction for the Match on August 15, 2025

Tondela vs Famalicao: Prediction for the Match on August 16, 2025

Tondela and Famalicao are set to renew acquaintances for the first time since December 2022. This is the second round in the Primeira Liga, and the match will take place at Tondela's home ground—Estadio Joao Cardoso. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets! 

Tondela: Form and Statistics

Tondela was gone for three seasons in the Primeira Liga. Last season in the second division of Portugal football, the team made it their priority to secure promotion back to the top flight and avoid what could've been a fourth straight absence.

CDT secured the top spot with 64 points in the second division and clinched the title. It wasn't an easy feat to achieve, considering they were ahead of two teams by a slim margin. Alverca, in second place, accumulated 63 points, and Vizela came in third place with 62 points.

Their return to the Primeira Liga was marked with disappointment. However, there was nothing they could do against Braga, one of the giants in Portuguese football, more especially away from home. The result was a 3-0 defeat.

Tondela: Team News

Head coach Ivo Vieira opted for a 4-3-3 formation last time out against Braga. Seeing that the setup didn't pay dividends, Vieira comes into this impending and with a different setup—3-4-3.

Three players are set to make their debut for Tondela this Saturday. Sacrificing their places will be Helder Tavares, Cicero, and Joseph Hodge. They pave the way for Talocha, Andre Ceitil, and Bebeto.

In the injury room, Sphephelo Sithole is the only injury concern for the home team. The 26-year-old is nursing a leg injury. 

🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-3): Bernardo; Maviram, Medina, Silva Afonso; Talocha, Ceitil, Bebeto, Manso; Yarlen, Miro, Pedro Maranhao.

⛔️ Out: Sphephelo Sithole (leg injury).

👤 Head coach: Ivo Vieira. 

Famalicao: Form and Statistics

After finishing in ninth place in the 2020-21 season in what was their second straight year in the Primeira Liga, Famalicao went on to secure eighth-place finishes in three consecutive seasons. In the previous campaign, though, they broke that cycle and secured seventh place. 

Following that finish, the Famalicenses come into the new season with renewed ambitions, and that's to cement their status as a top-six team. The direction seems to be heading in that route after their performance in the league opener. 

Two early goals in the first half and one in the second half saw them beat Santa Clara 3-0 at home. Head coach Hugo Oliveira will be hoping his side can make it two league wins in a row this Saturday. 

Famalicao: Team News

Head coach Hugo Oliveira had no injury concerns in his opening league game against Santa Clara. He heads into this clash with a clean bill of health.

No changes have been made to the starting lineup that secured a win last time out. This means we could see the same 4-2-3-1 setup with Simon Elisor leading the attack. 

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Carevic; Pinheiro, Realpe, De Haas, Rafa Soares; De Amorim, Van de Looi; Sorriso, Sa, Gil Dias; Elisor.

⛔️ Out: Oscar Aranda (inactive), Rochinha (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Hugo Oliveira.

Tondela vs Famalicao: Head-To-Head Statistics

In the last 7 meetings, Tondela have won 3 times, Famalicao have won 2 times, and there have been 2 draws. The goal difference is 10-9 in favor of Tondela. 

Tondela vs Famalicao: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tondela's recent league game saw them concede over 1.5 goals. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 3.08 at 1xbet.
• Famalicao scores most of its goals in the second half. This has been the case in three of their last four away league games. You can bet on Famalicao to score in the second half for 1.83 at Bet365.
• Famalicao's Simon Elisor has been involved in three goal involvements in his last two league games. You can bet on Simon Elisor to be on target for 3.70 at Betway.
• Famalicao have exceeded 4.5 corners in each of their last four away league games. You can bet on over 4.5 Famalicao corners for 1.61 at Bet365.

Tondela vs Famalicao match prediction 16 August 2025

Tondela suffered defeat in their opening league game. Confidence should be low heading into this impending encounter. It's true that they won their last two home league games against Famalicao before their eventual demotion in 2022. However, a lot of things have changed since then, and I see them dropping points here.

The disparity in class and quality can not be ignored. Famalicao has strength in depth and can cause problems for Tondela. Motivated by their opening league triumph, I am backing the visiting team to get the better of Tondela and make it two wins in a row.

Our match prediction: W2 for a coefficient of 2.51 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Goals - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 2.20 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for a coefficient of 1.87 in the Betway bookmaker.