Farense vs Famalicão

As the Primeira Liga season nears its conclusion, SC Farense faces a pivotal home match against Famalicão at Estádio de São Luís on Sunday, May 4, 2025. With only three fixtures remaining, Farense must secure a victory to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive. Conversely, Famalicão aims to maintain their slim chances of qualifying for European competition.

Farense currently occupies the 17th position in the league standings, with 12 points from 15 matches, placing them in the relegation zone. They trail the playoff spot by one point and are three points behind the safety threshold. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 20 goals this season, the lowest in the league. Defensively, they have conceded 42 goals, which is among the fewest in the bottom half of the table. Their home form has been particularly concerning, with just eight points from 15 matches and no wins in their last 10 home games. Additionally, they have failed to score in their last six home fixtures.

Despite these challenges, Farense can draw confidence from their previous encounter with Famalicão, where they secured a 2-1 away victory on December 21, 2024. In that match, Marco Matias and Miguel Menino scored for Farense, while Óscar Aranda netted a penalty for Famalicão. This win provides Farense with the opportunity to achieve their first-ever league double over Famalicão.

Famalicão, on the other hand, sits in the 9th position with 19 points from 15 matches. They are seven points behind the fifth-place team, which occupies the final European qualification spot. Famalicão's recent form has been inconsistent, with a 1-1 draw against FC Porto and a 3-3 draw with Braga in their last two matches. Their away performance has also been erratic, with only one win in their last four away games. However, they have been more prolific in attack, scoring 40 goals this season, the second-highest among teams outside the European qualification places.

As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, Farense will be desperate to capitalize on their home advantage and previous success against Famalicão to boost their survival hopes. Meanwhile, Famalicão will aim to reignite their European ambitions by securing a vital away victory.