Estoril Praia vs FC Porto Prediction: Goals Galore In Saturday's Bet of the Day!

Estoril Praia will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota in the 27th round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Estoril Praia

Form: WLLDL

As Estoril Praia approached the international break, they were involved in a crucial battle against Portimonense SC in the fight for survival this season. Fortune favored them as the advantage of playing at home proved pivotal in them clinching a 1-0 victory, allowing them to pull away from the relegation play-offs, a position they previously held.

Prior to that aforementioned triumph over Paulo Sérgio's team, Estoril Praia was on a five-match winless run in the league (L4 D1), conceding fourteen goals and scoring seven in the process. They enter this match seeking a favorable outcome against a formidable opponent that has dominated them in their past meetings. 

With 25 points accumulated from 26 matches played, Estoril Praia currently sits in fourteenth place in the Primeira Liga level on points with 15th placed Rio Ave and has maintained a four-point cushion over 17th placed Vizela.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Carne; Vital, Basso, Alvaro; Pina, Fernandes, Zanocelo, Gomes; Guitane, Cassiano, Tavares

FC Porto

Form: WWWDW

FC Porto, on the other hand, lived up to their billing as favorites with aplomb as they thrashed Vizela 4-1 in front of their boisterous supporters. This was compensation for their elimination in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Arsenal.

The Dragões have avoided defeat in their last five league matches, holding the fort with three shutouts thanks to their solid defense. It's also worth noting that they are currently on a three-match winning streak and undoubtedly enter this matchup brimming with confidence.

With 58 points accumulated from 26 matches played, FC Porto currently sits in third place in the Primeira Liga standings, five points ahead of fourth-placed Braga and seven points adrift of first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Costa; Mario, Pepe, Otavio, Wendell; Eustaquio, Varela, Pepe; Conceicao, Galeno, Evanilson

Match Facts

• Estoril Praia have won two of their last seven home matches across all competitions.
• FC Porto have lost one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
• Estoril Praia averages 1.77 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.69 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 25 meetings, Estoril Praia have won three times, FC Porto have won 17 times, and there have been five draws, with the goal difference being 53-24 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

Estoril Praia have not been in their best form lately, winning just one of their last six matches in the league. Their last meeting against FC Porto saw them succumb to a 4-0 defeat at home in the Taca de Portugal, and given their poor form, it appears they might be in for a similar outcome. 

Considering the significant gap in quality and experience between the opposing teams, the visiting side should have the capability to secure a victory and claim all three points. However, we don't envision them keeping a clean sheet in this, having seen their defense breached in their last six away matches. As such, we anticipate both sides to get on the scoreboard, combined with a total of over 2.5 goals.

• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Total - Over 3 for 1.87
• Anytime Goalscorer - Evanilson for 2.16