Introduction to the Match
Porto and Estoril Praia will face off at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, marking the end of round 12 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Porto heads into the match unbeaten in their eight home games across all competitions this season, with 7 wins and 1 draw. They are looking to extend this impressive run.
Recent Performance of Porto
Porto recently showcased their attacking prowess with a 3-0 victory over French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice in the Europa League. This win is part of their overall unbeaten streak in four of their five Europa League games, with three wins and one draw. This performance has helped them rise to eighth place in the group table. Back home, Porto has been in excellent form, picking up 10 wins and one draw from their 11 Primeira Liga matches. They currently sit top of the league table with 31 points from a possible 33, three points above second-placed Sporting Lisbon.
Estoril Praia’s Recent Performance
Estoril Praia, on the other hand, was recently eliminated from the Taca de Portugal after a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Famalicao. Before this loss, they were on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions, including two draws and three wins, with back-to-back league victories over Rio Ave and Arouca. Estoril has picked up 13 points from their 11 Primeira Liga matches, placing them 10th in the league standings. A win this weekend could move them level on points with eighth-placed Braga.
Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
The history between Porto and Estoril Praia shows Porto’s dominance, with 19 wins out of the last 28 meetings. Estoril Praia has managed four wins, and the teams have shared the spoils on five occasions. Notably, Porto has won all but one of their last eight home games against Estoril, the exception being a 1-0 loss in November 2023. Estoril has been performing well away from home, remaining unbeaten in four of their most recent five away matches across all competitions since August 31.
Prediction
Given their recent performances and head-to-head history, it’s likely that Porto will extend their unbeaten record at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday. Estoril will be looking to bounce back from their cup exit and move into the top half of the table, but Porto’s home record in this fixture makes them the favorites.
Betting Tips
- Result: Porto to win, given their strong home record and current form.
- Over 2.5 goals: Yes, as there have been three or more goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams.
- Over 10.5 corners: Yes, considering there have been at least 11 corner kicks in four of their last five encounters.
Conclusion
The match between Porto and Estoril Praia promises to be an exciting encounter, with Porto looking to continue their unbeaten home streak and Estoril aiming to bounce back from their recent cup exit. Given the history and current form of both teams, Porto is predicted to win, possibly with a score of 3-1. The match is expected to have over 2.5 goals and more than 10.5 corners, based on previous meetings. Ultimately, the outcome will depend on how both teams perform on the day, but Porto’s recent dominance and home advantage make them the team to beat.
