Estrela da Amadora - Famalicao

Ianis Stoica enters this matchday 5 Liga Portugal clash at Estadio Jose Gomes in sharp form, having spearheaded an attacking line that recently secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Nacional. Alongside Leandro Antonetti and Abraham Marcus, Stoica is expected to spearhead an Estrela da Amadora side that has shown significant resilience, including a hard-fought draw against Sporting CP earlier this season. With Rafa Soares anchoring the defence, the hosts will look to leverage their current momentum to break down a Famalicao unit that has struggled to find its rhythm in recent weeks.

Famalicao arrives at the Estadio Jose Gomes seeking a reversal in fortunes after a difficult run, most recently held to a goalless draw by Gil Vicente. The visitors, who rely on the midfield industry of Gil Dias and Paulo Moreira, have found goals hard to come by, failing to score in their last trip to Santa Clara. Historically, these sides have been evenly matched, with their most recent meeting in May 2026 ending in a stalemate. Famalicao will need to tighten their defensive structure to contain the hosts' fluid forward movement.