Estrela Amadora v Moreirense: top-half push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Estrela Amadora host Moreirense in Liga Portugal at Estádio José Gomes on Saturday, 20 December 2025, as eighth-placed Moreirense aim to consolidate a top-half spot and 14th-placed Estrela look to pull clear of the relegation picture.

Recent head to heads have been tight: Estrela Amadora won 2-1 in September 2024 before a 1-1 draw in March.

Form is mixed on both sides. Estrela beat Arouca 3-1 in their last home league game but lost 3-1 at Porto. Moreirense drew 2-2 with Famalicão and 3-3 at Estoril before a 4-0 defeat against Benfica.

The tactical routes are clear from the season numbers. Both average 49% possession. Moreirense have seven headed goals and could lean on deliveries, while Estrela's cross accuracy stands at 25.43%. The visitors have conceded seven penalties this season. The hosts have taken four and converted three, so pressure in the box may be a route to chances.

Key threats stand out. For Moreirense, Guilherme Schettine has eight league goals, with Dinis Pinto on six assists and Alan adding four. For Estrela, Sidny Cabral has five league goals and Kikas has four.

A home win would lift Estrela to 17 points and could move them away from the relegation places. Victory for Moreirense would take them to 23 points and strengthen their grip on the top half, keeping them in touch with the pack above.