Famalicao vs FC Porto Prediction: The Dragons Won't Suffer Defeat Here!

Famalicao will welcome FC Porto to the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the 13th 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: LDWLD

After being eliminated in the Taca de Portugal following a 1-0 home defeat to Santa Clara, Famalicao couldn't get back to winning ways as they lost 2-1 away to Estoril Praia in the league. This result halted a two-match unbeaten run comprising one draw and one win.

With 17 points accumulated from 12 games, they currently occupy eighth place in the Primeira Liga standings. They have maintained a two-point cushion over ninth-placed Rio Ave and are seven points behind fourth-placed Santa Clara. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Zlobin; Calegari, Mihaj, Riccieli, Soares; Youssouf, Topic; Dias, Sa, Rochinha; Aranda

FC Porto

Form: WLWWW

FC Porto is also a team that had no luck in the Taca de Portugal as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Moreirense on the road. This was followed by a 2-2 draw against Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa. However, they did manage to get back to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 league victory over Casa Pia at home.

With 30 points accumulated from 12 games, they currently occupy second place in the Primeira Liga standings. They have maintained a two-point cushion over third-placed Benfica and are three points behind first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Mario, Perez, Otavio, Moura; Gonzalez, Eustaquio; Pepe, Vieira, Galeno; Omorodion

Match Facts

• Famalicao has failed to win their last four home games in the Primeira Liga.
• FC Porto has won seven of their last eight matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Famalicao averages 0.67 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Porto averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 13 meetings, Famalicao has won 3 times, FC Porto has won 9 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goals difference being 32-16 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto is aware that they can't ill afford to drop points in this fixture. A win here could see them narrow down the three-point gap to first place to just one point and put them in pole position as strong title contenders.

Considering that they are clear favorites for a comfortable win in this fixture because of their dominance, I expect the away team to come away with maximum points. They have avoided defeat in their last ten matches in this fixture, with nine of those contests producing wins.

• W2 & TO 1.5 for 1.81
• Anytime Goalscorer - Samu Omorodion for 2.75
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.06