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Porto will look to extend their lead at the top of the Liga Portugal standings when they travel to face Estoril Praia at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota on Sunday.
The league leaders enter this fixture five points ahead of their title rivals, Sporting CP, and are looking to maintain their unbeaten run following a string of dominant domestic performances.
The hosts, on the other hand, are fighting to maintain their top-half position amidst a dip in consistency. With the title race entering its final stretch, the Dragons understand that any slip-up could allow their pursuers to close the gap.
Read on for our Estoril Praia vs Porto predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Estoril Praia vs Porto key stats
- Porto have kept the most clean sheets in the Liga Portugal this season, recording 18 in 28 league matches.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last three away matches in the league.
- Estoril Praia have struggled defensively of late, failing to keep a clean sheet in four of their previous five home league encounters.
Estoril Praia vs Porto preview: Canaries face Dragon's fire
| Estoril Praia | vs | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 1st |
| 37 | Points | 73 |
| 50 | Goals For | 56 |
| 47 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 18 |
| 8th | Home Rank | 1st |
| 9th | Away Rank | 1st |
Ian Cathro's men find themselves in seventh place with 37 points, a position that has been threatened by back-to-back losses.
The hosts have lost three of their last five matches, including a 3-2 defeat to Arouca in their last league outing.
However, they have scored 50 goals this season, which is a testament to their attacking intent, but they have also conceded 47.
This lack of defensive balance is exactly what a clinical side like the visitors will look to exploit as they transition quickly from defence to attack.
Playing at home usually provides a boost for the Estoril side, and they will look to the crowd to provide an intimidating atmosphere.
They have only lost once at home in their last eight league meetings, managing four wins and three draws.
On the other hand, Francesco Farioli's team head into this weekend as the favourite to secure all three points and move closer to the league title.
The visitors currently sit at the summit of the table with 73 points from 28 games, boasting a record of 23 wins and only one defeat.
Their defensive record is particularly impressive, as they have conceded only 13 goals throughout the entire campaign, making them the toughest unit to break down in Portugal.
The visitors are coming off a 2-2 draw against Famalicao at the weekend, followed by a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final, a result that served as a wake-up call.
This recent minor setback is expected to sharpen their focus, as they cannot afford to drop points with the chasing pack breathing down their necks.
Their away form has been a cornerstone of their success this season, having lost just once in their last 14 away games in the league.
Estoril Praia vs Porto form guide & betting tips
| Estoril Praia | vs | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-W-L-L | League Form | W-D-W-W-D |
| 4 | Points | 11 |
| 15th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 4 | Goals For | 12 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
| L-D-W-L-L | Form (all comps) | W-W-W-D-D |
Whispers predicts: Estoril Praia 1-3 Porto
The visitors' current status as league leaders and their exceptional form make them the clear favourites for this clash.
Porto are on an eight-game unbeaten run, and their hunger for the title will likely drive them to a multi-goal victory.
The bookmakers have seen the visitors as heavy favourites at 1.42 odds, based on Porto's dominant record.
A draw is priced at 4.20 odds, while a surprise home victory for the Canaries is considered a massive long shot at 6.25 odds.
Also, for other options, an away first-half win is at 1.95, which looks very attractive, as does the over 2.5 goal option at 1.66.
William Gomes has been in good form of late for Porto and has been given 3.10 odds to score at any time in the game.
> Away to win at 1.42 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.66 | Likelihood: Probable
> Away first-half win at 1.95 | Likelihood: Possible
> William Gomes anytime goalscorer at 3.10 | Likelihood: Possible