FC Porto vs Estrela Amadora Prediction: A Particular Name Will Echoe Throughout The Night At The Estádio do Dragão

FC Porto will welcome Estrela Amadora to the Estádio do Dragão in the 22nd round of the Primeira Liga 

Following their 3-2 away defeat against FC Arouca the Dragões will be out to make ammends for that unfortunate ordeal by getting back on track at home where they are currently on a five match unbeaten run (W4 D1).

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

Form: LDWWW

An eight year dominance of going unbeaten against FC Arouca finally came to an end as FC Porto succumbed to a 3-2 away defeat in their most recent league match. Their inability to convert opportunities was apparent, considering their significant advantage in that match.

In the wake of this defeat, Sergio Conceicao’s men witnessed their eight match unbeaten run across all competitions come to an end. Despite this hiccup, the Dragões have the chance to spark their confidence anew as they take to the Estádio do Dragão a safe haven that has seen them avoid defeat in their last five matches (W4 D1). Having been on a four match winning streak outscoring their opponents 11-1 before being held to a goalless draw against Rio Ave theres no denying the dragons will be eager to reclaim their winning momentum. 

With 45 points accumulated in 21 matches played, FC Porto sit in third-place in the Primeira Liga standings five points ahead of fourth-placed and fifth-placed Braga and Vitoria de Guimaraes respectively while seven points seperate them from first-placed Benfica.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Cardoso, Pepe, Wendell; Varela, Nico; Conceicao, Pepe, Galeno; Evanilson

Estrela Amadora

Form: WLLLD

Estrela Amadora head into this match with the sole intention of extending their winning streak in the league to two matches after dismantling the threat of favoured Portimonense SC winning 3-0 at home courtesy of a duo of own goals and a Léo Jabá strike all occurring in the first half.

In the wake of this triumph, the Tricolores put an end to their seven match winless run in the league (L4 D3) and it's also worth mentioning they were on a three-match losing run. Beset by a mere migraine at the mere mention of playing away, Sérgio Vieira has seen his side go winless in six matches (L3 D3) not to mention a single win in ten matches (D5 L4) was recorded. Going up against a side that has been a force to be reckoned with when playing at home, Sérgio Vieira finds no use in weighing his options as he knows defeat is inevitable in this one. 

With 21 points accumulated in 21 matches played, Estrela Amadora sits in 12th place in the Primeira Liga standings, with three teams below them and one point ahead of the relegation play-off spot, while a three-point deficit is the only difference between them and ninth-placed Boavista. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Bruno; Lima, Mendes, Omurwa; Santos, Aloisio, Cordeiro, Varela; Kikas, Pinho, Jaba

Match Facts

• FC Porto have kept four consecutive clean sheets when playing at home in the Primeira Liga.
• Estrela Amadora have won two of their last twelve matches in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto averages 1.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Estrela Amadora averages 0.8 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

These two teams have met only once in the Primeira Liga, with FC Porto securing a 1-0 victory away from home thanks to a goal from Mehdi Taremi in the 29th minute.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto are currently on a two match winless run in the Primeira Liga and will be aiming to get back to winning ways against a side they defeated 1-0 in the reverse fixture. Given the sheer gulf in class and quality between the two teams, we should see the home side win this one comfortably. 

Considering there's no value in backing the home side in the full-time market we anticipate backing Evanilson to find the back of the net in this one. The 24-year-old has been in red-hot form at the moment, scoring eight goals in his last six matches across all competitions, and can be counted on to deliver once again, adding to his goal tally of nine this season.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Francisco Evanilson for 2.00
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.64
• FC Porto Win To Nil - Yes for 1.90