Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Famalicao
Match Time & Date:
08/01/2021
22:00
Prediction: 0-2
Porto
Porto will be looking to build on a 3-0 win over Moreirense when they take on Famalicao in their first away game of the year. The Dragons are determined to melt Sporting’s advantage in the Primeira Liga standings, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Martinez Toni, who scored as a substitute at the weekend, is pushing for a start for the visitors, while Marcano, Mbaye, and Saravia remain in the recovery room.
Famalicao, on the other hand, have been struggling in front of goal of late, with the team failing to find the net in the previous three league fixtures. The hosts are eager to put an end to their six-game winless run in all competitions, but given Porto’s current form, we do not believe that there is a big value in betting on the underdogs.
Highlighted Player (Patrick William):
Born in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, on June 3, 1997, Patrick William is a defender who plays for Famalicao in Primeira Liga. William began his senior career at Tupi, and he play for the likes of Ceara and Vila Nova as well before signing a five-year contract with Famalicao in 2019.
The Brazilian footballer made his debut in the Portuguese elite division on August 8, 2019, in a 2-0 win over Santa Clara. He scored his first goal for the Azuis e Brancos in a 1-0 win over Rio Ave on August 16, 2019, finding the net in the 66th minute of the match.
Patrick William’s preferred foot is right, and his primary position is a centre-back. The player who wears the number 97 shirt at Famalicao, has a contract with the club until June 2024. The Famalicao defender has yet to make his debut with the Brazil national team.
Highlighted Team (Porto):
Futebol Clube do Porto are one of Portugal’s biggest football clubs playing their matches in front of 50,000 people at their Estadio do Dragao. Porto form biggest rivalries with two other Big Three clubs in Portugal and regular league title contenders – Benfica and Sporting CP. Rivalries between the clubs stem from the historical, political, economical and cultural discrepancies between the cities of Porto and Lisbon. The Dragons, as they are commonly known in Portugal, are the second most successful Portuguese team with a total of 74 trophies to their name.
Porto hold a record of five consecutive league titles which are part of the total tally of 27 Primeira Liga trophies. FC Porto’s success extends to the international scene as well with seven European titles. Two-time European champions from 1987 and 2004, Porto also won two UEFA Cup/Europa League titles, the UEFA Super Cup and the International Cup on two occasions. Together with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United, Porto have the most appearances in the UEFA Champions League group stage – the total of 20.
