FC Famalicao vs FC Porto Prediction: Famalicenses Still Have Unfinished Business With The Dragões!

FC Famalicao will play host to FC Porto at the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the 33rd round of the Primeira Liga.

Will Famalicao be able to snap their three-match winless run and get back to winning ways by claiming a hard-fought victory against FC Porto, who have been the dominant side in this fixture?

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

FC Famalicao

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The Famalicenses set foot at the Estádio do Vizela with a slight underdog tag to their name as they collided head-on with Vizela, where a share of the spoils were witnessed as they played out a goalless draw despite being at a numerical disadvantage in the 76th minute, where a second bookable offense saw Leandro Sanca receive his marching orders.

Prior to that, there's no denying that the aftermath of their unfortunate ordeal that saw them dumped out of the Taca de Portugal semi-final by FC Porto had a negative effect on them rekindling their confidence against GD Chaves as they slumped to a 2:1 defeat at home.

They are winless in their last three matches in the Primeira Liga, where two losses and a draw have been recorded. Those sets of results have typified nothing but inconsistent form, and a more improved showing from them will be required if they are to avoid an extension of their winless run.

Their European football ambitions have been completely dashed as they now have nothing to play for other than pride as they presently occupy 8th place with 43 points, seven points shy of 5th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Junior; Penetra, Riccieli, Otavio, Moura; Rodrigues, Youssouf, Colombatto; Jaime, Fonte, Felipe

FC Porto

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The Dragões' recent match against Casa Pia at home was written as a certainty of a share of spoils as their lack of efficiency in front of goal almost became their undoing, which would've seen their title hopes come to an end. However, fresh off the bench, Danny Loader's goal in the second half stoppage time saw them eke out a narrow 2:1 triumph.

Prior to that, they locked horns with FC Arouca on the road, and veteran Iván Marcano's goal in the 44th minute was more than enough for them to conclude the day with a 1:0 victory, which saw them bag a crucial three points for their valiant efforts.

The Dragões have recorded back-to-back victories in the Primeira Liga as their performance has ceased to amaze as they are riding on the back of a seven-match winning streak, and they'll be keen on extending that run to eight games as they continue with their title charge.

In the standings, they presently occupy 2nd place with 79 points and are three points behind first place, and their title hopes will lean on the hope that league leaders Benfica will somehow fumble in their remaining two matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Costa; Pepe, Pepe, Cardoso, Wendell; Franco, Eustáquio, Uribe, Galeno; Evanilson, Taremi

Match Facts

• FC Famalicao have lost two of their last six home matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto have won three consecutive away matches against FC Famalicao.
• FC Porto are unbeaten in 14 straight away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Famalicao averages 1.19 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.56 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 10 meetings, FC Famalicao has won 3 times, FC Porto has won 7 times, and there have been no draws, with the goal difference being 23-12 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto are the side that has maintained overt superiority in this fixture, and their reign of dominance should continue here as they look to narrow down the point gap to first place in their bid to retain their league title, which mainly lies on hope this season, and anything other than a win here will surely be a huge blow.

FC Famalicao have nothing to play for with their European football aspirations this season turning out to be a fruitless endeavor; however, they still have a revenge card up their sleeve to spoil Sergio Conceicao's slim chances of a first-place finish, and with home advantage at their disposal, there's no doubt that they'll turn out to be competitive in this encounter.

The total over 2.5 goals has gone in nine of their last 10 meetings, and it'll be unrealistic not to expect such a trend to continue here as both sides have not been shy when it comes to being in front of goal.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.72
• 1st Half Result - FC Porto for 1.95
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90