Moreirense v AVS: mid-table push meets relegation fight | OneFootball

Moreirense host AVS in Liga Portugal on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, with the hosts chasing a strong finish while the visitors arrive in the relegation places.

Moreirense have dominated this match-up recently, unbeaten in four meetings with three wins, including a 2-0 away victory in January.

Form is mixed for the hosts across their last five league games (two wins, two defeats and a draw). AVS, however, have found a late uptick: three straight draws followed by back-to-back wins, including a 3-1 home success against leaders Porto.

Routes to goal could hinge on width and aerials. Moreirense have scored nine headed goals this season, while AVS supply frequent deliveries from wide areas, sending 381 open-play crosses at 21.26% accuracy and winning plenty of aerial duels. Discipline in the box may also matter: Moreirense have conceded 13 penalties this season.

A home win would lift Moreirense to 45 points and could cement a top half finish. Victory for AVS would take them to 23 points and would still leave them in the relegation zone, though it would cap a late improvement in results.