Thursday evening, FC Porto travels to the Belenenses field on behalf of the 17th day of Liga Nos. Belenenses is 14th and must distance himself from the relegation zone. FC Porto, 2nd, must continue to win to stay in contact with Sporting, leaders.
Belenenses SAD vs FC Porto Free Betting Tips – Primeira Liga
Belenenses’ goal could not be clearer: maintenance. The Lisbon club narrowly escaped the descent last season but it once again finds itself badly embarked, with its 14th place in the standings. The club’s offensive performance is worrying. Belenenses has only scored 8 goals in 16 appearances, making him the worst attack in the league. After a defeat at Portimonense (1-0) and a success at home against Tondela (2-0), the Lisbon team were eliminated from the Portuguese Cup by their neighbour Benfica (3-0). On Monday, Belenenses lost in Liga Nos to Santa Clara (2-0).
Opposite, FC Porto moves in the obligation to take the 3 points. The Portistas are still 2nd in the standings, 4 points behind Sporting, leader. A poor performance by the champion would then allow the Lions to take a big step towards the title. Sérgio Conceição’s players are in good shape. After their draw against Benfica (1-1) and their elimination in the semi-final of the League Cup by Sporting (2-1), FC Porto lined up 3 wins in a row. 2 were in the league (3-0 at Farense and 2-0 at home against Rio Ave) and the other in the Portuguese Cup (2-0 at Gil Vicente).
The staff for Belenenses SAD vs FC Porto
Belenenses records the returns of titular centre-back Ribeiro and right-winger Cardoso, the club’s top scorer with 5 goals. Left-back N. Varela has been absent since the start of the season (injury), as are Eduardo Kau and Akas. Faced with a formidable opponent, Petit’s men will rely on Cardoso and centre-forward Cassierra (3 goals) to convert the few chances they should get.
In addition to the usual injured Mbaye (substitute goalkeeper) and Marcano (right side), FC Porto will have to do without his midfielder Otávio (3 goals, 8 assists), injured, and the holder João Mário, positive for the covid. Affected by the coronavirus at the end of January, the important Díaz (9 goals), Oliveira (12 goals) and Evanilson (4 goals) made their return in the last match. Substitutes Baró and Nanú are expected to do the same against Belenenses but the former remains uncertain as is the 2nd top scorer Marega. With 11 goals, Taremi is the club’s top scorer. Faced with the overload of matches, Sérgio Conceição announced at a press conference that he will make some changes in his starting XI.
The key points for the match Belenenses SAD vs FC Porto
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting will take place behind closed doors.
In the last 10 confrontations, 7 have been won by Porto and 1 by Belenenses, for 2 draws.
Belenenses SAD vs FC Porto Free Betting Tips
Against a less dangerous opponent, Porto should prevail to put pressure on Sporting at the top of the table. FC Porto victory!
Betting Tips: Taremi to score
Odds: 2.10
