On Saturday night, Estoril and Porto clash at the Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota in a game that could be big in the Primeira Liga.
Estoril picked up a big win last time outThe home team recorded what could be a crucial 1-0 home win over relegation rivals Portimonense. The victory ended a five-game winless run, including five defeats, and moved Estoril two points clear of the league’s bottom three.
Vasco Seabra’s team has been poor defensively recently. They have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six matches in the Primeira Liga.
If Estoril is to move further clear of the league’s bottom three, they will need to improve their form on home soil. They have won just two of their previous six home games, losing their other four games in the poor run of form.
Their recent home games in the Primeira Liga have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last nine matches.
Porto continued their excellent run against VizelaThe visitors have picked up form of late in the Primeira Liga, as they are five games unbeaten in the Portuguese top-flight, having recorded four wins and a draw. Last time out, Porto recorded a 4-1 home win over Vizela.
The Vizela game saw the visitors score at least two goals for the fifth time in their last six outings in the Portuguese top-flight.
Porto currently occupies third place in the Europa League qualification spot. However, they are also just six points behind second-place Benfica.
Sergio Conceicao have an inconsistent recent away record in the Primeira Liga, as they have won just two of their last six away games in the Portuguese top-flight.
What am I backing?Estoril received a boost in morale with a win last time out. However, Porto has been in excellent form of late, so I am backing the away win.
