AVS Futebol SAD vs FC Porto Prediction: The Dragons Will Control The Game From Start To Finish

AVS Futebol SAD will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio do CD das Aves in the ninth round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between AVS Futebol SAD vs. FC Porto, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

AVS Futebol SAD

Form: DDLWL

AVS Futebol SAD have accrued nine points from their last eight matches in the league and have maintained a four-point cushion over the relegation zone. It's safe to say they have made a mixed start to their first ever top-flight appearance, though they have fared much better than promoted rivals CD Nacional. 

After snatching a point from FC Arouca in a 1-1 draw before the international break, the home team returned to domestic action in fashionable style, defeating fourth-tier side Os Sandinenses 2-0 in the Portuguese Cup, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to three games (D2, W1).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ochoa; Fonseca, Teixeira, Devenish, Afonso; Assuncao, Grau; Mercado, Silva, Ribeiro; Kamate

FC Porto

Form: WWWWL

Providing the opposition is FC Porto, who are coming off a confidence-boosting result during the week where they managed to defeat Germany's Hoffenheim 2-0 at home. This was their first clean sheet in the competition after 17 games.

The Dragons return to domestic action, where they've turned out to be unassailable. Recently, they defeated fourth-tier side Sintrense 4-0 in the third round of the Portugese cup. This comes after beating Braga 2-1 in the league to extend their winning run to four matches.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-1-2-1

Costa; Mario, Ze Pedro, Perez, Moura; Eustaquio, Varela; Pepe; Gonzalez, Galeno; Omorodion

Match Facts

• AVS Futebol SAD have preserved three consecutive clean sheets at home in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto have scored before halftime in their last 4 fixtures.
• AVS Futebol SAD averages 0.75 goals per game when playing at home and FC Porto averages 1.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the Primeira Liga. 

Expert Betting Tips

AVS Futebol SAD have yet to suffer defeat in their last four home matches, recording two wins and two draws, not to mention their solid defence that has seen them maintain three consecutive shutouts. However, it's still to be seen whether they can maintain that form.

FC Porto boast a superior squad at their disposal, and it's hard to imagine them not walking away with all three points in the bag. Therefore, we recommend supporting them to cover the Asian handicap of -1.5, as this has been the case in three of their last five away matches in the league.

• Asian Handicap - FC Porto -1.5 for 1.99
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.68
• Anytime Goalscorer - Samuel Omorodion for 2.09