A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 3rd and 13th place in the table will show on the pitch.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Fátima's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Fátima have performed like this: Played four matches resulting in 1 win, 3 draws and 0 defeats with the goal stats 3-2 (scored/conceded).
Vilafranquense form and stats
11-2-0 is the performance here at Campo do Cevadeiro so far, giving Vilafranquense a total of 35 from their 13 games here. Outstanding results! Ever since the Benfica Castelo Branco game Vilafranquense has been unbeatable here at Campo do Cevadeiro producing four straight wins.A good away victory last time out for Vilafranquense, who won 4-1 against Sertanense. Before that, Vilafranquense had a home game versus União de Leiria which ended with a victory 3-2.
Vilafranquense have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Campo do Cevadeiro with 25 goals in 13 matches. Defensively Vilafranquense have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (4 in 13 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Fátima form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats. four defeats in a row for Fátima in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Sertanense.Fátima failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Oleiros that ended with defeat 0-2. Prior to that match, the Fátima manager André Luís faced defeat in their match when travelling to Peniche and losing 0-2.
Fátima have scored 15 goals on their travels this season, 14 away games. 18 goals have been conceded by Fátima in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Fátima - Vilafranquense 1-1 played earlier this season. Last three meetings between the teams: Vilafranquense won 0, Fátima won 0 and 3 draws.Top Goalscorers
  Luís Pinto 12 goals |  Wilson Santos 5 goals |  Michael 4 goals |
Vilafranquense missing players
Fátima missing players
| Vilafranquense | Fátima | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 28 | 13 | Played | 14 | 28 |
| 41 | 25 | Scored | 15 | 30 |
| 18 | 4 | Conceded | 18 | 37 |
| 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 93% | 93% |
| 54% | 54% | Over 1.5 | 64% | 71% |
| 29% | 23% | Over 2.5 | 43% | 43% |
| 18% | 15% | Over 3.5 | 21% | 18% |
| 14% | 15% | Over 4.5 | 7% | 11% |
| 36% | 23% | Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| 57% | 77% | Clean Sheet | 29% | 25% |
| 18% | 0% | Failed To Score | 29% | 32% |
- Vilafranquense hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Vilafranquense has scored in all of their 13 home matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Anadia | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 40 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 21 | 57 |
| 2 | União de Leiria | 28 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 23 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 57 |
| 3 | Vilafranquense | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 41 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 56 |
| 4 | Benfica Castelo Branco | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 26 | 55 |
| 5 | Torreense | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 42 |
| 6 | Sintrense | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 36 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 42 |
| 7 | Oleiros | 28 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 41 |
| 8 | Oliveira Hospital | 28 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 | Caldas | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 37 |
| 10 | AD Nogueirense | 28 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 16 | -1 | 37 |
| 11 | Loures | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 36 |
| 12 | Alverca | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 15 | -4 | 34 |
| 13 | Fátima | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -6 | 34 |
| 14 | Sertanense | 28 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 21 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 17 | -10 | 29 |
| 15 | Santa Iria | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 46 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 27 | -21 | 26 |
| 16 | Peniche | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 35 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -14 | 23 |
| 17 | Alcains | 28 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -22 | 19 |
| 18 | Macao | 28 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 56 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 29 | -37 | 15 |
