Famalicao - Alverca

Can Famalicao maintain their momentum when they host Alverca at Municipal 22 de Junho on 12 October 2026? The hosts look to build on a dominant 4-0 victory over Nacional, relying on an expected XI featuring Georgios Koutsias and Sorriso to lead the attack. Midfield stability will be tested without the injured Tommie van de Looi, placing extra responsibility on the trio of Mathias De Amorim, Gil Dias, and Tamas Szucs to control the tempo. Defensively, Lazar Carevic remains the anchor for a side aiming to solidify their standing in the Liga Portugal table.

Alverca arrive with confidence after a narrow 1-0 win against Rio Ave, demonstrating resilience in their recent outings. With Lucas Figueiredo and Chiquinho expected to spearhead their forward line, the visitors will seek to exploit any gaps in the Famalicao defensive setup. Having split their league meetings last season, both sides are familiar with each other's tactical setups. This matchday 8 encounter promises a tight tactical battle as both teams look to climb the standings.