FC Porto vs Estoril Praia Prediction: The Dragons To Make It Three Wins In A Row

FC Porto will welcome Estoril Praia to the Estádio do Dragão in the tenth round of the Primeira Liga.

The Dragons have avoided defeat in their last twelve matches against the visitors, recording ten wins and two draws. However, the noteworthy feat has been their ten-match unbeaten run at home in the Primeira Liga, a run that stretches to the previous season, and that alone should see them as overwhelming favorites to pick up maximum points comfortably.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

Form: WWLWW

FC Porto made it seven wins out of nine in the Primeira Liga with a 2-0 triumph at Vizela, courtesy of first-half goals from Mehdi Taremi and Stephen Eustáquio.

Having been on a two-match losing streak across all competitions against Benfica and Barcelona, with both matches ending with a 1-0 scoreline, this has been boosted by a four-match winning streak across all competitions, with the most highlighted matches being wins against Vilar Perdizes in the Taça de Portugal and Antwerp in the Champions League group stage campaign. It goes without saying they are brimming with confidence, which could see them pick up their fifth win on the bounce.

With 22 points collected from nine matches played so far, FC Porto sits third in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with second-placed Benfica and a mere three points adrift of a first-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

D. Costa; J. Mario, J. Pedro, D. Carmo, A. Franco; Pepe, Nico, Grujic, F. Conceicao; Evanilson, M. Taremi

Estoril Praia

Form: LLLDL

Despite a wretched form in the Primeira Liga, where a woeful start to the season is likely to see them embroiled in a relegation battle, Estoril Praia managed to reignite their confidence with a 5-0 win over Sintrense in the third round of the Taca de Portugal twelve days earlier, although this was later followed by successive 1-0 defeats against Benfica and Portimonense in the league.

Since compensating for an opening 4-3 defeat at the hands of FC Arouca in the new season by going to win 2-0 at home against Rio Ave on August 20th, Estoril Praia have gone on a seven-match winless run, picking up six losses and a draw, and such results haven't done them any good for their confidence coming into this clash.

With 4 points collected from 9 matches played, Estoril Praia find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table in 18th place within the relegation zone and are two points behind safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation:3-4-3

M. Carne; Vital, V. Freitas, P. Alvaro; R. Gomes, M. Fernandes, Holsgrove, T. Araujo; Guitane, A. Marques, J. Marques

Match Facts

• FC Porto are currently on a six match winning streak at home when playing against Estoril Praia.
• Estoril Praia are winless in their last twelve matches in this fixture.
• FC Porto averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Estoril Praia averages 1.8 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 22 meetings, FC Porto have won 16 times, Estoril Praia have won 1 time, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 48-20 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

Taking a glimpse at the opponent they go up against in this clash, it's safe to say that FC Porto find themselves in a favorable position to pick up their third consecutive league win. Despite being embraced with home advantage, they have by a mile been the dominant side in this fixture, and given the depth in their squad alone, there's no way they'll drop points in this one.

As such, we anticipate the home side to further compound Estoril Praia's misery by handing them a sound defeat by picking them up to win combined with a total of under 4.5 goals, given that they've been involved in low-scoring matches as evidenced in five of their six league matches.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Mehdi Taremi for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.18