Dec 18th features a match where Tondela plays host to Paços de Ferreira in a clash of the Primeira Liga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. 12th placed Tondela is fresh off their 2-5 loss against Vitória SC. João Pedro struck first for Tondela in the 18th minute from the penalty spot, then Iker Undabarrena added another in the 27th minute on a feed from Salvador Agra But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 62nd minute on a penalty goal by Marcus Edwards. Tondela looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Paços de Ferreira recorded a 0-1 loss against Gil Vicente. Antoine Leautey struck first for Gil Vicente in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time on a feed from Giorgi Aburjania, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Paços de Ferreira couldn’t muster any offence and Gil Vicente ran away with the shutout win. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Last season Paços de Ferreira won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Paços de Ferreira is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Lucas Silva and Denílson each only have 1 goal in their last five. Tondela is fortunate enough to have João Pedro in top form. In the last five matches the midfielder has scored four goals.