Alverca vs Porto: will Porto extend their winning streak?
On Monday, December 22, Alverca will host Porto in the 15th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 CET, and I would like to suggest a betting option for this match.
Alverca vs Porto: match facts and head-to-head
- Alverca have lost one of their last four matches.
- Porto have won their last four matches.
- In their last ten matches, Porto have lost only once.
- Porto’s scoring streak has now reached 12 consecutive matches.
- In the previous four matches, Porto have scored at least two goals.
- Porto boast the best defence in the Primeira Liga, having conceded just four goals.
- After 14 rounds, Porto have scored 30 goals, the second-best attacking record in the Primeira Liga.
- Porto have won 54% of their matches this season without conceding and have lost only 4%.
- In 54% of their matches this season, Porto have scored in both halves.
- The last time these teams met was in 2004, when Porto beat Alverca 1–0 in their most recent head-to-head clash.
- Alverca have never beaten Porto in their history.
Alverca vs Porto: match preview
Last season, Alverca finally earned promotion to Portugal’s top division. The team collected 63 points over 34 rounds and returned to the Primeira Liga. Their performances have been quite solid so far. Alverca currently sit 11th in the table with 17 points after 14 matches. They hold a seven-point cushion over 16th place, which provides some breathing room, although many matches are still to be played. There is no room for complacency, as the battle is far from over.
Porto are currently top of the Primeira Liga standings. The team are producing strong results and have collected 40 points from 14 matches, holding a five-point lead over second place. Nothing is guaranteed yet for the Dragons, but the cushion is significant. In their previous match, Porto defeated Famalicão 4–1 and extended their run to four consecutive victories. They have the best defence in the league, with just four goals conceded. Recently, the club signed Thiago Silva, who will add experience both to the back line and the dressing room.
Probable line-ups
- Alverca: Gomes, Naves, Martinez, Meupiyou, Touaizi, Abdulai, Amorim, Chissumba, Lincoln, Marezi, Nuozzi
- Porto: D Costa, Fernandes, Prpić, Kiwior, Moura, Froholdt, Varela, Mora, Pepe, Samu, Sainz
Prediction
Porto travel to Alverca knowing it will not be an easy test, but I believe they have enough quality to secure another win and extend their winning streak. I suggest a bet on Porto’s individual team total over 1.5 goals.
