Tondela welcome Casa Pia to the Estádio João Cardoso on Sunday evening. Both sides find themselves in mid-table and will be looking to end 2025 on a positive note before the winter break.
Tondela's Home Fortress
The Beirões have been solid at home this season, making the Estádio João Cardoso a difficult place for visitors. Their disciplined approach has yielded points, even against stronger opposition.
Manager Tozé Marreco has instilled a clear identity in his team, focusing on defensive organization and quick transitions. Against a Casa Pia side that can be vulnerable on the break, this could prove decisive.
Casa Pia's Neutral Ground Challenge
Casa Pia continue to play their home games at the Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior while their Pina Manique stadium undergoes renovations. This unusual situation has affected their season, with the lack of a true home advantage proving costly.
On the road, they've shown resilience but converting draws into wins has been problematic. Against a well-organized Tondela, they'll need to be clinical with their chances.
Tactical Battle
Expect a game of fine margins. Both teams are well-drilled defensively and will look to exploit any mistakes. Set pieces could prove crucial in deciding the outcome.
Prediction: Home advantage to tell. 2-1
