On January 20th, Casa Pia Brings Warmth
Monday 004 Portuguese League Boavista VS Casa Pia
Match Time: January 21st, 04:15
Boavista is deeply mired in a financial crisis and has encountered a transfer ban, allowing them to only sell players but not buy any, resulting in an unsatisfactory squad. After 17 matches in the Portuguese league, they have accumulated 12 points and are ranked at the bottom. Among these, they have 3 draws and 5 losses in 8 home games, scoring only 2 goals while conceding 12, failing to win a single match with an extremely weak attacking power. Additionally, their two main central midfielders, Silva and Perez, continue to be sidelined due to injuries and suspensions respectively, significantly impairing the team's midfield operations. Overall, there are too many negative factors, leaving them with no appeal. On the contrary, Casa Pia has accumulated 24 points after 17 matches in the Portuguese league, ranking 7th with significantly better results. In their recent 5 matches, they have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1, showing a clear improvement in form. In terms of squad, they welcome back their top scorer Moreira from suspension, with a complete lineup ready to give it their all. They have more obvious highlights and are likely to gain support.
Casa Pia starts with a medium-to-high return for the away -0.25 handicap, later dropping to a medium return for Casa Pia. On one hand, Boavista has no appeal, and Casa Pia's away handicap gives them support. On the other hand, under the circumstances where an away victory becomes increasingly popular, Casa Pia offers a cheap half-win full-bet entry, initially paired with a medium-to-high return, which does not provide sufficient protection for them. This is unfavorable for their performance.
Although Boavista's attacking power is weak, under the leadership of Italian coach Bachi, their defense is still decent. Today, despite missing two main central midfielders, they also benefit from the return of their main central defender Abascal from suspension. Under immense pressure to avoid relegation, playing at home, they have a strong desire to fight for points. Casa Pia's need for points is less clear. Their main midfielder Segovia, who started the last game, has already transferred to Miami International to play alongside Messi, which is also a loss for them. They are geographically close to Boavista, and since being promoted to the Portuguese league in the 22/23 season, they have faced Boavista 5 times with a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss, evenly matched. Interestingly, Boavista, who performed poorly this season, has only won 2 matches, including a 1-0 victory away against Casa Pia. I suspect that the relationship between the two teams is not ordinary. Combined with the European draw being significantly lower.
Comprehensively considering, I believe Boavista will remain unbeaten in this match, with a focus on preventing a draw.
Direction suggestion: Let Win, Single Match Suggestion: Boavista +0.25. (Entertainment scores 0-0, 1-1).