FC Porto – Portimonense Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (17.11.2017)

Porto and Portimonense meet at Estádio Do Dragão, in a match for this phase of the Taça de Portugal (4th Round). In the last 3 years there is only record of 2 direct confrontations between these two teams: one on 22-09-2017, which ended in a victory of Porto by (5-2), and another more recent on 27-07-2017, that ended in a victory for Porto by (1-5). the Portimonense presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so that in this game the home factor may be decisive.

FC Porto :

The home team reached this stage of the Taça de Portugal (4th Round) after having eliminated the Lusitano GC Évora, after a win by (0-6) in the previous round. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in away matches, with 32 goals scored and 12 conceded; against 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 46 goals scored and 9 conceded. The team comes to this match after a home win against Belenenses by (2-0). In the last 10 home matches Porto has won 8, tied 1 and lost 1. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

FC Porto came to this match with a win for the championship over Belenenses, by 2-0, adding the third consecutive victory in several competitions: the goals were scored by Herrera and Aboubakar. In this game for the Cup of Portugal coach Sérgio Conceição must keep the team in the usual 4-3-3, benefiting the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks: Herrera is the main responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process . However, it will be natural for the locals to enter the field very offensive to solve this game as soon as possible. For this game the coach does not have Octavio, Fabiano and Marega, all injured.

Portimonense:

The visiting team reached this stage of the Taça de Portugal (4th Round) after eliminating the Moura, with a victory by (6-7) in the shoot-off for penalties outside in the previous round. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for the Primeira Liga, they tied with Moreirense by (1-1). In the last 10 away matches Portimonense has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The team has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In the last 8 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (16′-30 ‘).

The Portimonense comes to this game with a draw against Moreirense, by 1-1, however, added the consecutive game without tasting the taste of defeat: Dener made the only goal of the team. In this game away from home it will be expected that coach Vítor Oliveira plays in the usual 4-2-3-1, however, privileging the defensive organization and passes in depth directly towards the attack. Fabrício is the great highlight of the Portimão team, with 5 goals and 2 assists. For this game the coach has in doubt Paulinho, Ricardo Pessoa and Ewerton da Silva, all with physical problems.