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Alverca vs Estrela da Amadora Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-13 17:01 UTC
Alverca and Estrela meet on matchday two
The Liga Portugal season continues on Saturday, 15 August 2026, as Alverca host Estrela da Amadora at the Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca. This fixture marks the second matchday of the campaign, with both sides looking to build momentum early on.
Team news and expected lineups
Both teams are expected to field their predicted lineups for this encounter, with no high-impact absences reported for either Alverca or Estrela da Amadora. Alverca's expected XI includes forwards Lucas Figueiredo, Vivaldo Semedo, Chiquinho, and Nabili Touaizi, supported by midfielders Ian Luccas and Davy Gui. The defence is anticipated to be marshalled by Isaac James, Bastien Meupiyou, Yaya Bojang, and Steven Baseya, with Matheus Mendes in goal.
Estrela da Amadora's expected lineup features forwards Leandro Antonetti, Ianis Stoica, and Abraham Marcus, alongside midfielders Lovro Zvonarek and Eddy Doue. Santiago Serra is expected to feature in midfield, while the defensive unit is likely to consist of Rafa Soares, Bernardo Schappo, Luan Patrick, and Max Scholze, with Leonardo Linck starting in goal.
Alverca's recent form
Alverca's recent results show a mixed bag as they prepare for their second league fixture. Their last outing was a 2-0 defeat to FC Porto in the Liga Portugal on 9 August. Prior to that, they participated in club friendlies, securing a 1-0 win against Uniao de Leiria after a 1-0 loss to Mafra. Their league form towards the end of the previous season saw a 1-1 draw with Estoril and a 2-1 victory over Arouca, but also included defeats to Famalicao, FC Porto, Nacional, and a 3-1 win against Casa Pia AC.
Estrela da Amadora's recent form
Estrela da Amadora began their Liga Portugal campaign with a 2-2 draw against Sporting CP on 8 August. Their recent friendly matches have yielded varied results, including a 1-0 win over Lusitano de Evora and a 2-0 victory against Naval, interspersed with draws and losses. In the closing stages of the last league season, Estrela da Amadora secured a 2-2 draw with Braga and a 0-0 stalemate against Famalicao, but suffered a 3-2 defeat to Moreirense and a 1-2 loss to FC Porto.
Head-to-head history
The head-to-head record between Alverca and Estrela da Amadora shows a history of closely contested matches. In their most recent Liga Portugal encounter on 31 January 2026, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. The previous season, on 25 August 2025, they also drew 2-2 in the league. Their only other recorded meeting was on 5 January 2020, in the Campeonato de Portugal Group D, where Alverca emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
What to watch for
With both sides having played their opening league fixture, this match presents an opportunity for one team to secure their first win of the new season. Alverca will be looking to leverage their home advantage at the Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca. Estrela da Amadora, meanwhile, will aim to build on their draw against a strong Sporting CP side. The historical head-to-head suggests that these encounters are often tight, with goals at both ends, making for a potentially intriguing contest.
Estrela da Amadora
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
37
⚽↓88′
Antonetti
10
↓63′
Stoica
14
Zvonarek
99
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Marcus
39
Doue
8
↓63′
Robinho
55
↓90′
Soares
30
Patrick
5
Lekovic
17
↓64′
Encada
24
Linck
Bench (12)
Emerson Pedro Vanga ↑63′ · Beni Souza ↑63′ · Max Scholze ↑64′ · Sydney van Hooijdonk ↑88′ · Lucas Mincarelli Davin ↑90′ · Diogo Pinto · Bernardo Schappo · David Grilo · Tom Moustier · Santiago Serra · Atanas Chernev · Alisson Jesus
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Alverca vs Estrela da Amadora
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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WizardLM
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ChatGPT
+0.9% ROI
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Le Chat
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Kimi
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Gemini
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DeepSeek
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Nemotron
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ERNIE
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Grok
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Qwen
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GLM
-7.0% ROI
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Nova
-7.3% ROI
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Seed
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Recent Form
Alverca and Estrela da Amadora's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Alverca
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
9
Scored
10
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
4
BTTS
9 AugLIGFC Porto2–0AlvercaL
25 JulFRIMafra1–0AlvercaL
11 JulFRIUniao de Leiria0–1AlvercaW
16 MayLIGFamalicao1–0AlvercaL
10 MayLIGAlverca1–1EstorilD
2 MayLIGFC Porto1–0AlvercaL
24 AprLIGAlverca2–1AroucaW
18 AprLIGNacional1–0AlvercaL
12 AprLIGAlverca3–1Casa Pia ACW
4 AprLIGRio Ave1–2AlvercaW
Estrela da Amadora
3
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
14
Scored
12
Conceded
4
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
8 AugLIGEstrela da Amadora2–2Sporting CPD
29 JulFRIEstrela da Amadora1–0Lusitano de EvoraW
29 JulFRIEstrela da Amadora1–1PortimonenseD
23 JulFRIEstrela da Amadora2–0NacionalW
18 JulFRIEstrela da Amadora1–2Casa Pia ACL
15 JulFRIEstrela da Amadora2–0NavalW
16 MayLIGBraga2–2Estrela da AmadoraD
11 MayLIGEstrela da Amadora0–0FamalicaoD
2 MayLIGMoreirense3–2Estrela da AmadoraL
26 AprLIGEstrela da Amadora1–2FC PortoL
Head to Head
Alverca vs Estrela da Amadora·recent meetings
1Alverca wins
2Draws
0Estrela da Amadora wins
31 JanAlverca1 – 1Estrela da AmadoraLiga Portugal
25 Aug ’25Estrela da Amadora2 – 2AlvercaLiga Portugal
5 Jan ’20Alverca2 – 0Estrela da AmadoraCampeonato de Portugal Grp. D
ChatGPT
Tip:Under 2.5 goals @ odds 1.73✕ Lost
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