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

Tondela host Moreirense in Liga Portugal at Estádio João Cardoso on Monday, 11 May 2026, with the home side battling to escape relegation and the visitors aiming to cement a top half finish.

Moreirense edged the reverse fixture 1-0 in January. The hosts arrive 17th with 25 points, while the visitors are 7th on 42.

Tondela have taken four points from their last two games, drawing 2-2 at Sporting CP before winning 1-0 at Casa Pia, following defeats by Porto and Nacional. Moreirense have mixed results: wins over Estoril and Estrela Amadora, a draw at Famalicão, and losses to Braga and Benfica.

Season trends point to a contrast in styles. Tondela have scored 24 and conceded 52 with 43% possession and 78.90% pass accuracy, suggesting long spells without the ball. Moreirense have 37 for and 47 against, keep 49% of the ball and complete 82.91% of passes, with higher shooting accuracy. Open play may dominate, with both teams recording few goals from set pieces.

Home form is a concern. Tondela have just one home win. Moreirense have four away victories, so the visitors may back their structure on the road while the hosts look to counter.

A home win would lift Tondela to 28 points and could move them out of the relegation places and into 16th's play-off spot, above Casa Pia. Moreirense would reach 45 points with victory and could consolidate seventh in the top half.