Portugal Primeira Liga


Away Win
Alverca 0 - 2 FC Porto
Who will win?
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Alverca
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Draw
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FC Porto
Following midweek highs and lows for both sides in the Taca de Portugal, we are back to league action in Portugal as league leaders FC Porto look to continue their unbeaten run into the new year as they travel to midtable Alverca.
We are backing a Porto win here.
Key Betting Tips: Porto to Win at 1.33 odds on BOYLESports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.
odds subject to change.
This match looks enticing from a Porto win outlook. The northern Portugal based side have conceded just four goals in their opening 14 games so far, proving that it takes some attacking power to overcome the blue and white wall. Alverca have not found scoring too easily just yet either, averaging just about a goal per game.
Alverca Predicted XI (3-4-3): Andre Gomes; Bastien Meupiyou, Julian Martinez, Kaiky Naves; Francisco Chissumba, Amorim, Sabit Abdulai, Nabili Touazi; Cedric Nuozzi, Marko Milovanovic, Lincoln.
Alverca will remain without Chiquinho, Tomas Mendes, Leo Chu and Stephane Diarrafor this clash.
Porto Predicted XI (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Francisco Moura, Jakub Kiwior, Dominik Prpic, Martim Fernandes; Rodrigo Mora, Alan Varela, Victor Froholdt; Carlos Sainz, Samuel Aghehowa, Pepe.
The visitors will be travelling without the suspended Jan Bednarek, and the injured Neuhuen Perez and Luuk de Jong, while Zaidu Sanusi is unavailable for the foreseeable future as he partakes in AFCON with Nigeria.
Alverca have endured an excellent season in their return to the topflight, following their 21-year hiatus. They find themselves sitting pretty in 10th so far, winning five, drawing twice, and suffering seven defeats. It will still take some going to get into that top half this year, but it is certainly not out of reach.
Dominance sounds like the perfect way to describe Porto’s season so far, as they are strolling towards a first league title since 2022. They have won 13 games so far, drawing the other, finding two goals per game in the meantime. They haven’t gone completely invincible so far, however, losing in both the Europa League and the league cup.
Alverca Last 5 Matches:
Alverca have been very impressive on their return to the topflight, and at home is where they play best, winning three of their seven games there. Playing giants Porto, they will have no pressure on them, which is where they could cause a shock.
Porto Last 5 Matches:
The Dragons have looked untouchable so far this year, and they responded spectacularly to their cup defeat. Since then, they have been very strong going forward, although defensive worries have shown somewhat, as they have conceded in each of their last three.
Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Porto win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.
Football Park’s Best Bet: Porto to Win @ 1.33 - Recent form suggests confidence in a Porto win. With a 40% chance of an away win according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.
Lincoln (Alverca): Lincoln has easily been Alverca’s standout and most consistent performer so far this season, recording four goal involvements thus far. Expected to start in the front line, if Alverca are to take the game to Porto, it will be Lincoln who will be at the forefront of this.
Samuel Aghehowa (Porto): Porto have been flawless on the road this season, winning all seven of their league visits. A big reason for this is the contributions provided by Aghehowa, who has grabbed nine goals so far this season, as he sits fourth in the top scoring charts.
Referee: Joao Pinheiro.
Stadium Information: Located in Alverca, Portugal, the Comlexo Desportivo FC Alverca can hold up to just over 7,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash.
Alverca 0-2 Porto

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