FC Porto vs Farense Prediction: The Dragons Ready To Stomp Their Way To A Decisive Win

FC Porto will welcome Farense to the Estádio do Dragão in the fifth round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Porto

FC Porto underestimated Ruben Amorim’s Sporting CP last time out in the fourth round of the Primeira Liga. Late goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Geny Catamo in the second half condemned them to a convincing 2-0 defeat. 

While this snapped a three-match unbeaten streak against their bitter rivals, this also saw them fail to keep their 100% record in the league intact, having won three matches in a row outscoring their opponents 7-0. However, they'll be confident of returning to winning ways, especially at the Estádio do Dragão, where they are currently on a two-match winning streak this season. 

With nine points accumulated from four matches, FC Porto occupies second place in the Primeira Liga standings and is level on points with three teams below them. They are six points adrift of first-placed Sporting CP and will be aiming to narrow down the point gap to just three.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Costa; Fernandes, Pedro, Perez, Galeno; Sousa, Varela; Pepe, Gonzalez, Jaime; Omorodion

Farense

Describing Farense's performance as a slight decline is an understatement for a side that has failed to get up and running in the 2024-25 Primeira Liga campaign. 

The Faro-based side have lost four consecutive matches in the league, scoring just once during this run. They have conceded the most goals (10), and CD Nacional and FC Arouca come closest with 8. Before the international break, they were presented with the perfect opportunity to secure their first win of the season against Nacional, only to leave the Estádio da Madeira empty-handed in a 2-0 defeat.

With no points on board, Farense are anchored at the bottom of the table within the relegation zone. They are three points adrift of safety. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Velho; Morais, Jorge, Africo, Pastor; Barbosa, Neto, Falcao; Millan, Tomane, Escribano

Match Facts

• FC Porto have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Farense are on a ten-game losing streak when playing away against FC Porto.
• FC Porto averages 2.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Farense averages 0.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 20 meetings, FC Porto have won 19 times, Farense have won 0 times, and there has been 1 draw with the goal difference being 54-1 in favor of FC Porto.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Porto have been exceptional this season, barring their recent loss against defending champions Sporting CP. They come into this match boasting an eight-match winning streak against Farense and will be aiming to extend their winning run.

Therefore, we anticipate a comfortable win for the home side by supporting them in the full-time market combined with a total of under 4.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.64
• FC Porto To Win Both Halves - Yes for 1.97
• Result/Both Teams To Score - FC Porto/No for 1.66