Portimonense SC vs FC Porto Prediction: The Dragões Are High On Confidence, Expecting Another A+ Performance!

Portimonense SC will welcome FC Porto to the Estádio Municipal de Portimão in the 25th round of the Primeira Liga. 

The Dragões enter this match with the sole intention of extending their winning streak in the league to two matches. With a crucial Champions League second-leg clash against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium four days from now, this will be the perfect opportunity for Sérgio Conceição's men to build up on their momentum.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Portimonense SC

Form: DLDLL

Following their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Benfica, which hampered their chances of drifting away from a relegation battle, Portimonense SC failed to meet expectations once again in their match against Vizela. However, it has to be said that they did put up a lively fight to secure a crucial point in their bid for survival, playing out a goalless draw despite being at a numerical disadvantage for almost 21 minutes.

Paulo Sérgio and his team have undeniably faced challenging times in recent weeks as they have been winless in their last five league matches (L3, D2). In their last thirteen matches, they have bagged themselves two wins (L8 D3), indicating that they could struggle against one of the elite team in Portugal. It's also worth mentioning they are currently on a seven-match losing streak when playing at home against their opponents in this upcoming encounter. 

With 23 points accumulated in 24 matches played, Portimonense SC sits in 14th place in the Primeira Liga standings, one point ahead of the relegation play-offs and three points adrift of tenth-placed Famalicao.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Nakamura; Formiga, Alemao, Relvas, Costa; Nonoca, Dener; Jasper, Carlinhos, Varela; Carrillo

FC Porto

Form: WDWLD

FC Porto exemplified their mastery on Sunday evening at the Estádio do Dragão, casting a compelling shadow over Benfica's aspirations as they secured a commanding 5-0 triumph to halt a two-match losing run.

In light of this win, the Dragões have extended their unbeaten run in the league to three matches (W2 D1) and, most importantly, have slightly bolstered their chances of clinching this season's league title, albeit facing a considerable seven-point gap with only nine games remaining, meaning a drop of points from now will be deemed intolerable. With only four days left to lock horns with Arsenal in a crucial Champions League match, Sergio Conceicao will feel this is the perfect opportunity for his team to build up some momentum and secure their second consecutive league win.

With 52 points accumulated in 24 matches played, FC Porto sits in third place in the Primeira Liga standings, three points ahead of fourth-placed Braga and nine points behind league leaders Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Match Facts

• Portimonense SC is currently on a thirteen-match losing streak when playing against FC Porto.
• FC Porto have won just one of their last five away Primeira Liga games.
• Portimonense SC averages 0.92 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.58 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 20 meetings, Portimonense SC have won 1 time, FC Porto have won 19 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 57-15 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

Portimonense SC will face a tough challenge as they try to outclass their opponents, who demonstrated exceptional quality in their recent match. The hosts are winless in their last four home matches, and that alone could see them lacking in confidence, leading to a resounding defeat in front of their fans. 

FC Porto find themselves in a favorable position to bag another three-pointer away from home, where they've managed just one win in their last five matches, indicating they've been inconsistent. However, despite that, this shouldn't derail them from a convincing win against a side they've maintained a 13-match unbeaten run against. 

Therefore, we anticipate supporting the away side in the full-time market combined with a total under 3.5 goals, as this has been the case in their five meetings against Portimonense SC.

• W2 & TU 3.5 for 2.08
• Asian Handicap - FC Porto -1.5 for 1.85
• Correct Score - 0:2 for 4.30