Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Casa Pia beat Estrela da Amadora 2-1 in a pre-season friendly on 18 July 2026, with Clau Mendes scoring the winner after Max Scholze had equalised for Estrela.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Casa Pia took a first-half lead through Max Svensson, who converted after a assist from Jérémy Livolant. The home side held that advantage into the break.
Estrela responded after the restart. Max Scholze found the equaliser for the visitors, restoring parity early in the second period.
Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, Clau Mendes struck the winner for Casa Pia, finishing from a delivery by Kaique Rocha to make it 2-1.
The turning point
The game swung decisively when Clau Mendes converted Kaique Rocha's pass. Estrela had worked their way back into the contest through Scholze's equaliser, but the hosts' response was swift and definitive. Mendes's goal — his first of pre-season — ensured Filipe Coelho's side regained control and saw out the win.
Key performers
Max Svensson (Casa Pia) — Opened the scoring with a composed first-half finish and was a constant threat on the flank. The Swedish winger is building rhythm ahead of the new campaign.
Clau Mendes (Casa Pia) — Scored the winner and showed sharp movement in the box. The Brazilian forward is making a case for a starting role when the season begins.
Max Scholze (Estrela) — Levelled the match with a well-taken goal and was Estrela's most dangerous outlet in the final third.
Kaique Rocha (Casa Pia) — Provided the assist for the winner and marshalled the defence effectively throughout.
By the numbers
This was the third pre-season fixture for both sides. Casa Pia have now won two of three (2-1 vs Sporting B, 0-1 vs Alverca), while Estrela have one win from three (2-5 vs Benfica, 2-0 vs Naval 1893). The match was played behind closed doors, limiting any home advantage for Casa Pia at Pina Manique.
What it means
Both teams are in the middle of pre-season preparations for the 2026/27 Liga Portugal campaign. Casa Pia's second win in three friendlies under Filipe Coelho suggests steady progress, while Estrela — managed by Pepa — will look to build on positive moments, particularly Scholze's equaliser. Estrela face Nacional on 23 July, while Casa Pia take on Benfica B on 25 July.
Verdict
A competitive pre-season workout that swung both ways before Casa Pia's quality in the final third decided it. Estrela will take encouragement from their response after falling behind, but Casa Pia's sharper edge in front of goal made the difference.
Estrela and Casa Pia have met 9 times — Estrela won 5, Casa Pia won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Estrela leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 25 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.78 per match (15 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026