FC Porto vs Boavista Prediction: Wonder Kid Could Be A Menace To The Visitors Defense!

FC Porto will continue to put pressure on the top sides in the Primeira Liga as they welcome struggling Boavista to the Estádio do Dragão in the 16th round. The Dragons are currently in third place in the league standings and are level on points with second-placed Sporting CP and a win here could see them jump up to first place.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between FC Porto vs. Boavista, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto has been a sight for sore eyes in recent weeks and come into this match unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions recording four wins and two draws. Before this resurgence, the home team was on a three-match losing streak.

The Dragons had no trouble extending their winning streak in the league to two matches following a resounding 3-0 away win against Moreirense on Saturday. This also marked their 12th win in the last 15 games this season where they've only suffered two losses.

Out of the 37 points accumulated this season, a majority of their points have come at home (24) where they are currently on an eight-match winning streak with a whopping 21 goals scored.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Galeno; Eustaquio, Gonzalez; Vieira, Namaso, Pepe; Omorodion

Boavista, on the other hand, is currently enduring an underwhelming campaign and finds themselves in a relegation scrap. A mere 12 points have been accumulated by the visitors in their last 15 games and are positioned in 16th place within the relegation play-off spot.

It has been a few tough weeks for the Chequered Ones who head into this clash winless in their last five matches recording three draws and two losses. To make matters even worse they have notched just two wins from 15 games this season (D6, L7).

In their most recent match, they settled for a share of the spoils against AVS Futebol SAD in a goalless draw. This comes after a 3-2 beating at the hands of defending champions Sporting CP.

Formation: 4-2-3-1
Dutra; Miguel, Abascal, Ferreira, Onyemaechi; Perez, Vukotic; Agra, Reisinho, Barros; Namora

• FC Porto is currently on an eight-match winning streak at home in the Primeira Liga.
• Boavista has won just two of their last eight away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto boasts the second-best defensive record in the Primeira Liga with nine goals conceded.
• Boavista is winless in their last 23 meetings against FC Porto.

In the last 34 meetings, FC Porto has won 26 times, Boavista has won 3 times and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 63-12 in favor of FC Porto.

FC Porto managed to impress in their match against Moreirense just when I thought they were going to struggle. It was a really convincing performance from them and I'm hoping to see a similar display in this match against a side that has been down in the dumps.

In this particular match, I'm taking a different approach because there's nothing in the full-time market if you are siding with the home team. However, there is value in the anytime goalscorer market. Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa has been a joy to watch and while he may not be the top goalscorer this season he has scored 11 goals and that puts him second in the list this season. Having scored a goal in four of his last five matches in the Primeira Liga, I'm expecting the wonder kid to be on the scoreboard here.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa for 1.95
• W1 & TU 3.5 for 2.08
• Goals - Under 3.5 for 1.76