Porto will play their first away match of the new Primeira Liga season on Friday night when they take on Santa Clara at the Estadio de Sao Miguel.
Both teams enjoyed big wins on the opening weekend of the season which sets us up nicely for this match. Santa Clara ran out as 4-1 winners away at Estoril while Porto kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Gil Vicente in front of their home supporters.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga predictions, check out our Santa Clara vs Porto prediction below.
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Santa Clara vs Porto prediction: The Dragons to continue their winning streak
Key stats
- Porto haven't lost a game of football since the 7 April.
- Santa Clara are only playing their second match in the Primeira Liga since being promoted.
- Galeno has scored three goals in his last two appearances for Porto.
Correct score prediction: Santa Clara 1-2 Porto
Porto's winning streak has been mightily impressive but Santa Clara proved last week that they belong in the top flight so this won't be a walk in the park, particularly away from home. Porto have scored 2+ goals in their last ten outings so it would be a shock for them not to continue that pattern here but Santa Clara are usually a safe bet for a goal, particularly at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors are backed to win
- Home: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- Draw: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- Away: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
As one of Portugal's big three, it is customary for them to be favourites for the majority for the majority of domestic matches they play and that is the case here. Ladbrokes have given them a 69.2% chance of taking home the three points while they believe there is just a 15.4% chance of Santa Clara springing a shock. There is just a 22.2% chance of the match ending in a draw.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Porto
Across the last five meetings between Santa Clara and Porto, the Dragons are unbeaten with four wins and two draws. The last time that Santa Clara managed to record a win over Porto was in the cup back in October 2021 while their last league victory over them came all the way back in 2001. Could that 23-year streak come to an end on Friday night?
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Santa Clara preview: Coming into it on a high
Santa Clara will be over the moon with how they played in their first match back in the Primeira Liga following their promotion last season. Sometimes, teams need to go down to rediscover their best form and that seems like it might have been the case for Santa Clara.
Predicted lineup: Batista (GK), De Lima, Venancio, Oliveira, Soares, Ferreira, Firmino, MT, Lopes, Silva & Safira
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Boavista
0
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1
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Estrela
0
Santa Clara
1
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Benfica
4
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1
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2
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W
Casa Pia
0
Santa Clara
2
Porto preview: Men on a mission
Porto look more determined than ever to reclaim their spot as the best team in Portugal with how they have played in pre-season and in their opening two competitive matches. More players are set to return from international duty this week which will make them even stronger.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Fernandes, Pedro, Otavio, Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Borges, Galeno, Namaso & Jaime
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Man Utd
3
FC Porto
3
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Arouca
0
FC Porto
4
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Bodo/Glimt
3
FC Porto
2
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Guimaraes
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Player to watch: Galeno
With news breaking in the last 24 hours that Evanilson is set to leave Porto for Bournemouth, pressure will now fall on Galeno to step up and become the club's main man. The Brazilian has bags of potential but needs to increase his output to truly fulfil his potential.
The 26-year-old has started the new season brightly which bodes well. He played a leading role in Porto's comeback against Sporting in the Super Cup before getting on the scoresheet again in their opening league match against Gil Vicente.
