Moreirense vs Alverca Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th August 2025 

Moreirense begin the 2025-26 Primeira Liga season on Saturday against Alverca. It's their second consecutive season in the top flight since gaining promotion from the second tier in 2024.

The Green and Whites achieved a 10th-place finish in the league last season with 10 wins and 40 points from 34 games - a decent return for a side given their stature.

In preparation for the new campaign, César Peixoto's side played in eight friendly games during the pre-season, an unusually long schedule for any side, and won four times, including their last three as the side built some momentum ahead of the season-opener.

Standing in their way are a promoted side in Alverca, who qualified from Liga Portugal 2 after securing a second-place finish in the second division of Portuguese football last term.

Just last year, the minnows from Lisbon district were promoted from third division, making it back-to-back promotions to reach the top flight - an incredible feat by all accounts.

But the Liga Portugal now presents their biggest challenge, as Alverca hope to avoid a relegation in their first appearance there after many years. Much like Moreirense, they too played eight games during the pre-season, winning the first six before losing steam a bit.

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Moreirense vs Alverca Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been only two clashes between Moreirense and Alverca in the past, with the former winning on both occasions.
• Back in the 2003-04 season, Moreirense won the first tie 2-1 on the road, before a 3-1 victory at home.
• The sides are meeting after a gap of 21 years.
• The Green and Whites are looking to win their opening league fixture for the second year running.

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Moreirense vs Alverca Prediction

Moreirense will be confident of their chances here, given their head-to-head record against Alverca and the latter's lack of experience at top-flight level in recent years. They must not be underestimated though, as the side from Lisbon district got here after back-to-back promotions, which is no mean feat.

The hosts can expect a tough run for their money here, but should be able to edge their opponents out narrowly.

Prediction: Moreirense 2-1 Alverca

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Moreirense vs Alverca Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Moreirense to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes