Famalicao vs FC Porto Prediction: Defeat May Be Inevitable For The Famalicenses, So Is Their Goal!

Famalicao looks to prolong their unbeaten spell to three matches, hosting FC Porto at Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the 12th round of the Primeira Liga.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Famalicao

Form: DWLLD

Not even a 5-0 win over lower league opposition Camacha in the third round was enough to avoid a 2-0 thrashing at the hands of defending champions Benfica over the weekend away from home in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal, spelling an end to a short-lived journey.

Before the international break, Famalicenses were held to a disappointing goalless draw on the road against Vizela, a mirror result from their last encounter in the previous season. Having been on a two-match losing run in the league, they've turned a corner, going unbeaten in two matches, picking up a solitary draw and win.

With 16 points collected from 11 matches played, Famalicao sits seventh in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with eighth-placed Farense and three adrift of sixth-placed Vitoria de Guimaraes.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1 

L. Júnior; F. Moura, Otávio, Júnior, N. Santos; M. Topić, Z. Youssouf; Chiquinho, G. Sá, J. L. Rodríguez; H. Araújo

FC Porto

Form: WLWWL

In front of 43,533 echoing voices at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, FC Porto were one of Barcelona's statistics in the fifth round of the Champions League group stage campaign, as a 2-1 deafeat has seen no Portuguese side in European football come up victorious against the Catalan giants in 14 matches when playing away. For FC Porto, the numbers still add up to see them reach the round of 16, as they sit second with nine points in Group H, level on points with third-placed Shakhtar Donetsk.

Prior to that, they secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Montalegre at home in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal, where they are the current holders. In the league, a 2-1 triumph over resilient Vitoria de Guimaraes on the road saw them extend their winning run away from home to two matches and fancy their chances of a third consecutive win.

With 25 points collected from 11 matches played, FC Porto sits third in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of fourth-placed Braga and three adrift of the zenith.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Costa; Sanchez, Pepe, Carmo, Mario; Conceicao, Eustaquio, Varela, Pepe; Taremi, Evanilson

Match Facts

• Famalicao have lost four consecutive home matches when playing against FC Porto.
• FC Porto have lost one of their five away matches across all competitions.
• Famalicao averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 11 meetings, Famalicao have won 3 times, FC Porto have won 8 times, and there have been 0 draws, with the goal difference being 27-14 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

Famalicao come into this match with an underdog tag on their backs because of their poor form against the visitors, which has seen them record eight consecutive losses, not to mention the two wins in their last six home matches.

FC Porto, on the other hand, will look to put behind their setback in Europe by claiming a comfortable win away from home, which will see them put pressure on Benfica and Sporting CP, who are two of the top two sides in the league.

Despite FC Porto boasting the best defensive record in the league, we anticipate Famalicao to be on the scoresheet in this one, as both teams have scored in each of the last nine meetings.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.95
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Full-time Result - FC Porto for 1.61