Porto and Estoril Praia bring round 12 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga to an end when they lock horns at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday. The Dragoes head into the weekend unbeaten in their eight home games across all competitions (7W 1D) this season and will be looking to extend this impressive run.
Porto turned in an attacking show of class on Thursday when they cruised to a 3-0 victory over French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice in the Europa League.
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The Dragoes have gone unbeaten in four of their five Europa League games, picking up three wins and one draw to rise into eighth place in the group table.
This fine run of results on the continental scene has been in keeping with their flying form back home, as Porto have picked up 10 wins and one draw from their 11 Primeira Liga matches to sit top of the league table with 31 points from a possible 33, three points above second-placed Sporting Lisbon.
Estoril Praia, on the other hand, were dumped out of the Taca de Portugal last Saturday when they fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Famalicao.
Before that, Ian Cathro’s men were on a five-game unbeaten run in all competitions, claiming two draws and three wins, including back-to-back league victories over Rio Ave and Arouca.
Estoril have picked up 13 points from their 11 Primeira Liga matches so far to sit 10th in the league standings but could move level on points with eighth-placed Braga with a win this weekend.
Porto vs Estoril Praia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Porto have been imperious in the history of this fixture, having won 19 of the last 28 meetings between the two teams.
- Estoril Praia have picked up four wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
- Porto have won all but one of their last eight home games against Estoril, with a 1-0 loss in November 2023 being the exception.
- Estoril are unbeaten in four of their most recent five away matches across all competitions, claiming two wins and two draws since August 31.
Porto vs Estoril Praia Prediction
Still licking their wounds from their cup exit, Estoril will head into the weekend looking to swiftly bounce back and move into the top half of the table.
However, Porto boast an outstanding home record in this fixture and we fancy them to extend their unbeaten record at the Estadio do Dragao on Sunday.
Prediction: Porto 3-1 Estoril Praia
Porto vs Estoril Praia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Porto to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners – Yes (There have been at least 11 corner kicks in four of their last five encounters)
Edited by Peter P
