Tondela vs Vilaverdense tips and predictions

Visitors can't make a dent in Tondela

It's sixth placed Tondela versus 17th placed Vilaverdense in this Liga Portugal 2 clash as the hosts look to pile on the pressure by adding to the 22-point gap between the sides.

Tondela are universally favoured to win this and it doesn't look like there's much to play with in the match winner market. Vilaverdense are facing a big hurdle here though.

Tondela will certainly like what they see in front of them when they line up next to Vilaverdense. On the road the visitors have not always been at the races; they've lost 8 of their last 9 away assignments. They should prepare themselves for defeat again here.

The hosts have been building up a head of steam in their previous performances. Tondela scored at least once in 16 of their recent 20 matches and that attitude has been backed up from numbers one to eleven. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 8 of their last 9 games. They'll see this clash as an opportunity to put in another strong display in defence so don't be surprised to see them keep a clean sheet.

Vilaverdense have not enjoyed some of their recent tests on the road. They conceded two or more goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches. Further, there could be signs that their ability to find the net is in a slump. The visitors haven't been able to depend on their play-makers in their latest engagements. They've scored one or less goals in 15 of their last 18 matches.

Tondela are decent favourites and it's possible they just don't give any chances away to Vilaverdense. It's not a strong view among today's fixtures but the No BTTS bet is fair enough. And if you're interested in the goal line, it's less than three goals standing out in this one considering the odds that are available.