Boavista - Porto predictions

Upsets do happen in football and it’s fair to say a home win here would be a definition of the case. Boavista can count themselves lucky if they avoid getting completely destroyed by Porto in this match.

Porto are expected to win this match, which is made quite clear by the 1.45 odds that can be found with most bookies. The odds are not so short as to make an Away Win bet not worth taking, though, which also implies a certain degree of risk.

For the first 45 minutes, it looked as if Boavista could return from a tough trip with at least a point in the bag. However, the situation changed after the break when Boavista suffered a blow and ended up losing the game by a single goal margin.

The first 45 minutes of Porto’s previous Primeira Liga game did not exactly do justice to the overwhelming betting odds they were on - 1.18. A tied half led to a narrow 1:0 win after the break but not many fans will have been happy with their team’s display.

Boavista’s fans are rather disappointed with what they’ve seen from their defence in recent home games. The previous three matches saw them concede 8 times, which is not a great look.

$With $VICTORIES wins from 16 rounds in the Primeira Liga this season, Boavista are currently sitting in 13th place in the standings. Dangerously close to the relegations zone and 16 points clear of danger, they need to thread carefully heading into the final stages of the season.

Porto travel to Estádio do Bessa Século XXI looking to improve their standings and make a big step towards Champions League spots. Currently on 34 points, they need 34_BEHIND_EUROPA_LEAGUE points to join the battle for elite European positions. Given they have been made firm favourites to claim three points here, backing them to win would be a wise choice.

These two squads met in the previous season of the Primeira Liga, and the results were quite conclusive. Porto won with a heft goal difference, which is partly why they’re considered the favourites even though they’re playing an away game.

With no injuries or suspensions, both teams will have their full rosters available for an exciting showdown.

Sadly, we can’t get good value here and still stay cautious. An HT/FT bet for Draw/Away is the best option due to the visitor’s tendency to stumble in the first half.