Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Tondela in 10th and Vitoria FC in 8th place.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Tondela form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Primeira Liga this season. Tondela have only managed 1 win, 3 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Estadio Joao Cardoso. Tondela have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.
Tondela drew their last game, also a home match. Moreirense (placed 13th) was the opponent, 1-1 the score. Prior to that, an away loss at Sporting Braga.
Tondela aren't scoring a lot here at Estadio Joao Cardoso in the league, with only 5 goals from 8 games. Tondela have conceded 9 in these home matches.
Vitória FC form and stats
There's been little loot from Vitória FC's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 8 away games in the Primeira Liga. Vitória FC only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 2 draws.
Two travels in a row for Vitória FC, whose manager J. Velázquez Santiago could celebrate last time after the Primeira Liga win against Belenenses. A 1-3 loss hosting Sporting CP before that.
The attacking power of Vitória FC when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 8 league matches away. Vitória FC have conceded 12 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Vitória FC - Tondela 0-0. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Tondela, 3 draws and 4 wins for Vitória FC. Over 2,5 goals: 4 times; under 2,5 goals: 6 games.Top Goalscorers
  D. Pereira Júnior 3 goals |  J. Murillo Romaña 2 goals |  R. Birkheun Rodrigues 2 goals |
Tondela missing players
Vitória FC missing players
| Tondela | Vitória FC | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 | 5 | 1 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 12 | 16 |
| 82% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 88% | 71% |
| 53% | 50% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 50% | 35% |
| 41% | 25% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 38% | 24% |
| 24% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 18% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 6% |
| 47% | 50% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 25% | 24% |
| 29% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 25% | 53% |
| 41% | 38% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 62% | 53% |
| 4 | 4.8 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| 6 | 5.6 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 8 | 8 | 6.8 |
| 2.5 | 1.9 | 2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 150 | 84 | 10 | Total Shots | T S | 22 | 72 | 173 |
| 52 | 26 | 1 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 27 | 51 |
| 33% | 19% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 19% | 20% |
- Tondela has the fewest points (6) at home
- Vitória FC has the fewest scored goals (10)
- Vitória FC has the fewest scored goals in the first half (3)
- Vitória FC have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Vitória FC have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Vitória FC have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Benfica | 17 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 36 | 48 |
| 2 | Porto | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 41 |
| 3 | Famalicão | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 31 |
| 4 | Sporting CP | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 29 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| 6 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 25 |
| 7 | Rio Ave | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 25 |
| 8 | Gil Vicente | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 | Vitória FC | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -6 | 22 |
| 10 | Tondela | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | -4 | 20 |
| 11 | Maritimo | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -7 | 20 |
| 12 | Boavista | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -4 | 19 |
| 13 | Moreirense | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -4 | 18 |
| 14 | Santa Clara | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -9 | 17 |
| 15 | Paços de Ferreira | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -11 | 16 |
| 16 | Belenenses | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -19 | 15 |
| 17 | Portimonense | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -12 | 14 |
| 18 | Desportivo Aves | 17 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 24 | -14 | 9 |