Porto will kickstart their new season on Saturday night when they take on Gil Vicente at the Estádio do Dragão.
The Dragons pulled off a miraculous comeback victory in the Portuguese Super Cup last week when they came from three goals down to beat Sporting Lisbon. That victory should see them come into this one full of confidence which can only spell danger for Gil Vicente.
The visitors finished in midtable last season but their away form will need to improve this time around if they are to finish any higher.
As part of our first round of our Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Porto vs Gil Vicente prediction.
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Porto vs Gil Vicente prediction: A big win for Porto
- Porto have scored 3+ goals in eight of their last nine matches across pre-season and the Portuguese Super Cup.
- Porto kept a clean sheet in five of their eight pre-season matches.
- Only three teams scored fewer goals away from home in the Primeira Liga last season than Gil Vicente.
Correct score prediction: Porto 3-0 Gil Vicente
Porto have had a magnificent pre-season and capped it off with a stunning comeback win against the champions, Sporting Lisbon, last week. They haven't found scoring goals remotely difficult and Gil Vicente were leaky on the road last season, conceding 30 goals in 17 matches. The visitors also struggled for goals away from home so the signs aren't great for them.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto are considered huge favourites
- Home: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.6%
- Draw: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- Away: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
The Porto vs Gil Vicente odds tell the story in terms of how big the gap is between these two clubs. Porto have been priced as the overwhelming favourites by Ladbrokes and are considered to have an 84.6% of winning on Saturday night. A win for Gil Vicente would be considered a huge shock and as a result, they have been given just a 6.7% chance of coming out on top.
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Most recent H2Hs: Porto aren't as dominant as you might expect
Gil Vicente should take some encouragement from their recent performances against Porto. They have lost just two of their last five league matches against the Dragons and even beat them at the Estádio do Dragão in 2023. Last season, Porto won 2-1 at home before the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in Barcelos.
Portugal Primeira Liga 25/02/24
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Portugal Primeira Liga 23/09/23
FC Porto
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/02/23
FC Porto
Gil Vicente
Portugal League Cup 21/12/22
FC Porto
Gil Vicente
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/09/22
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Porto preview: Looking to reclaim their crown
With 30 league titles to their name, Porto are the second-most decorated club in Portugal after Benfica and are perhaps in the best position to challenge Sporting Lisbon for the title his year. Their victory over Sporting last week was the perfect tonic to give them a boost coming into the new season.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Mario, Pedro, Otavio, Fernandes, Varela, Eustaquio, Jaime, Gonzalez, Borges & Namaso
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Guimaraes
0
FC Porto
3
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SC Farense
1
FC Porto
2
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Sporting
2
FC Porto
0
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W
Rio Ave
0
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/08/24
W
Santa Clara
0
FC Porto
2
Gil Vicente preview: Could they face a relegation battle?
Gil Vicente were controversially promoted to the Primeira Liga in 2019 after they won a court case relating to an issue that happened back in 2006. To their credit, they have done well since being promoted but there were signs at the end of last season that they could face trouble this year.
Predicted lineup: Andrew (GK), Carlos, Buatu, Fernandez, Cruz, Gbane, Fujimoto, Dominguez, Garcia, Correia & Aguirre
Portugal Primeira Liga 22/09/24
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Casa Pia
1
Gil Vicente
1
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D
Famalicao
1
Gil Vicente
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 01/09/24
D
Braga
0
Gil Vicente
0
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D
Estoril
0
Gil Vicente
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/08/24
W
AVS
2
Gil Vicente
4
Player to watch: Galeno
Porto have a strong history when it comes to Brazilian players and they have another gem in Galeno. The 26-year-old has been at the club for three seasons now and he has improved in each one, scoring 16 goals in all competitions throughout the 2023/24 season.
Galeno will have extra responsibility on Saturday as fellow Brazilian, Evanilson, is unavailable due to his participation at the Copa America. However, after netting twice in the Super Cup last week, he should be just fine.
