Round 21
FC Porto vs. Sporting CP
Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal.
07.02.25 at 23:15
FC Porto will welcome Sporting CP to the Estádio do Dragão in the highly anticipated 21st round in the Primeira Liga. FC Porto are third on 42 points in the league standings, while Sporting CP are firmly perched atop the table.
Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between FC Porto vs. Sporting CP, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!
Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!
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Form: DDLLW
FC Porto seemed like a serious contender for the league title this season. However, the team has shot themselves in the foot in recent matches, dropping a massive ten points from a possible 15 in their last five (W1, D2, L2).
Their progress has been hindered by their lacklustre form on the road. The Dragons have won just one of their last six matches, and a recent 2-2 draw against Rio Ave on Monday extended their winless run on the road to three games (D1, L2).
Not the same can be said about their impressive showing at home. Martín Anselmi's men have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with at Estádio do Dragão as they've yet to suffer defeat in their ten outings recording nine wins and a solitary draw. Notably, they've kept seven clean sheets during this run.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Costa; Djalo, Perez, Otavio; Mario, Eustaquio, Varela, Moura; Borges, Mora; Aghehowa
Sporting CP
Form: WWWDW
Sporting CP, meanwhile, have started to find their footing and are now enjoying a six-point buffer atop the league standings. This is largely thanks to their resurgence that has seen them win five of their last seven matches (D2) after losing two straight between November and early December.
The Lions romped to a decisive 3-1 home victory against Farense over the weekend, making it three straight wins in the league and outscoring their opponents 8-1.
Away from home, the visitors halted a three-match winless run (D2, L1) when they beat Rio Ave 3-0. Before their winless run, Rui Borges men were on a six-match winning streak and scored an astonishing 24 goals. This puts them in pole position to get on the scoreboard in this one.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Silva; Fresneda, Diomande, Inacio, Araujo; Hjulmand, Simoes; Trincao, Braganca, Quenda; Harder
Match Facts
- FC Porto has conceded a goal in each of their last four matches in the Primeira Liga.
- Sporting CP has scored three or more goals in eight of their last ten away league games.
- FC Porto is currently on a two-match losing streak against Sporting CP across all competitions.
- Sporting CP has avoided defeat in their last three matches across all competitions.
Head-To-Head
In the last 66 meetings, FC Porto has won 25 times, Sporting CP has won 17 times, and there have been 24 draws with the goal difference being 78-66 in favour of FC Porto.
History of Head-to-Heads
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
Sporting CP
League Cup 2024/2025
FC Porto
Liga Portugal 2024/2025
FC Porto
Super Cup 2023/2024
FC Porto
Taca de Portugal 2023/2024
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Nacional
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Moreirense
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Expert Betting Tips
FC Porto has the upper hand in head-to-head meetings with Sporting CP, and from the way I see it, they'll be able to avoid defeat in this one. Indeed, they've been struggling to win matches, but that's because of their poor form on the road. They have been untouchable at home this season and are the only team that has yet to taste defeat.
Sporting CP has gotten the better of FC Porto winning two consecutive matches in this fixture. However, it's worth mentioning that those wins were recorded in their humble abode. I see them struggling here, considering they are winless in their last eight away matches against FC Porto (D3, L5).
This could turn out to be a closely contested affair, and I'm expecting both sides to get on the scoreboard considering their potent offence in recent matches this season. I'm also confident in picking the home side in the draw no bet market to avoid defeat here.
Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.71 with Betway.
2nd prediction: Draw No Bet - FC Porto for 1.83 with Bet365.
3rd prediction: Total - Over 2.5 for 1.90 with 1xbet.
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