Next Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 PM, the Estádio Papa Francisco in Fátima will host the clash between CD Fátima and O Elvas, part of the second round of the Campeonato de Portugal promotion phase. This match is particularly compelling, as both teams are well-acquainted from their time together in Series C of the regular phase.
Previous Encounters This Season
During the regular phase of the Campeonato de Portugal, the two sides faced each other twice:
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Matchday 11: 0-0 draw in Fátima
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Matchday 24: 1-0 win for O Elvas at home
These results highlight both teams’ defensive solidity and the difficulty they’ve had imposing themselves on one another, with a clear tendency for closely contested matches decided in the final moments.
Regular Phase Statistics
O Elvas:
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Points earned: 65
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Win rate: 77%
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Defense: Best defense in Series C, with an impressive average of just 0.38 goals conceded per game
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Unbeaten streak: 19 consecutive matches
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Shots on target: One of the most attacking teams, averaging 4.2 shots on goal per game
CD Fátima:
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Points earned: 49
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Win rate: 61%
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Attack: Averaging 1.46 goals scored per game, with a notable ability to strike at key moments
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Home record: A strong side at home, with a 68% win rate at the Estádio Papa Francisco
Expectations for the Match
This clash promises to be a tight contest, with both teams striving for promotion. O Elvas, boasting a solid defense and an impressive unbeaten run, will look to maintain their consistency. Fátima, playing at home, will be eager to reverse the season’s previous results and secure crucial points.
Elvas head coach Bruno Dias made the team’s ambition clear:
“It’s a game we want to win. It’s very important for us to enter from the first minute to the last with the clear goal of taking all 3 points. We know the quality of the opponent—familiar to both our players and supporters—but there’s only one path for us, and that path is to claim the three points next Sunday.”
Eyes on the Endgame
Both teams are fully aware that this game could be decisive in the final standings of the promotion phase. O Elvas is determined to keep their unbeaten streak alive, while Fátima will be looking to recover vital points to boost their promotion hopes. The tension and stakes surrounding this fixture are expected to produce a high-level, competitive encounter. This will undoubtedly be a match filled with emotion, with both teams giving their all in pursuit of a positive result.