Estadio Do Dragao will be the venue for the upcoming league match as FC Porto prepares to host Vitoria de Guimaraes. FC Porto is entering the contest with a series of impressive performances, placing them in the second position on the table after defeating Famalicao 4-2.
Their opponents, Vitoria Guimaraes, have also been experiencing a run of positive results. Despite their recent 1-0 victory over Gil Vicente, they currently hold the fifth position in the standings.
In terms of their head-to-head history, the last encounter between these two clubs took place in January, resulting in a 1-0 victory for FC Porto. Furthermore, FC Porto has enjoyed a winning streak of eight consecutive games against Vitoria Guimaraes.
FC Porto‘s Form
FC Porto’s recent form has been impressive, winning their last three matches. They secured a 0-1 victory against Arouca, triumphed over Casa Pia AC with a 2-1 scoreline, and dominated Famalicao with a 2-4 win. At Estadio do Dragao, FC Porto has been formidable, winning five out of their last six Liga matches. They have scored ten goals and conceded six in the process. Although they suffered one defeat, they have not ended a single match in a draw.
Vitoria‘s Form
Vitoria de Guimaraes has also shown good form in their recent matches. They began by defeating Vizela with an impressive 3-0 scoreline, followed by a 0-1 victory over Rio Ave and a 1-0 win against Gil Vicente. When playing away from home, Vitoria de Guimaraes has won half of their previous six Liga matches. They have not experienced any draws but have faced three defeats. Throughout these matches, they have scored nine goals while conceding 11.
Statistics
FC Porto lost only two out of their last 38 matches. They have also achieved an impressive winning streak, triumphing in their last 10 consecutive matches. When playing at home, FC Porto has been dominant, losing only two out of their last 22 home matches and emerging victorious in 14 of their last 16 home encounters. Additionally, they have managed to score in 20 out of their last 22 home matches.
On the other hand, Vitoria de Guimaraes has shown a tendency for matches with fewer goals. In 16 out of their last 18 matches, the total number of goals scored was below 3.5. Furthermore, Vitoria de Guimaraes has been on an impressive winning streak, winning their last four matches without conceding a single goal. However, when playing away from home, they have experienced a trend of both teams scoring in five out of their last six matches.
These statistics suggest that FC Porto has a strong track record of winning, especially at home, while Vitoria de Guimaraes has been resilient in defense and successful in recent matches. Additionally, matches involving Vitoria de Guimaraes have tended to have fewer goals scored.
Predictions
In their previous match, FC Porto emerged victorious with a 4-2 win against FC Famalicão, a game marked by the occurrence of four penalties. While FC Porto still has hopes of competing for the title, their chances are slim as they would require SL Benfica to lose to the relegated CD Santa Clara in order to have a chance. Alternatively, a draw would also keep their hopes alive, but they would need to defeat Vitória SC by a margin of at least 11 goals.
As for the visitors, they recently secured a 1-0 victory against Vitória SC and are determined to secure fifth place in the league standings. They will undoubtedly provide a challenging opposition for the reigning champions.
Vitória SC is likely to adopt a defensive approach, with a focus on deploying a high number of players to neutralize FC Porto’s attacking prowess. If they can successfully execute their defensive strategy, particularly in the early stages of the match, they could potentially cause an upset in this encounter.
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