Porto vs. Moreirense: League Cup Portugal Match Prediction
FC Porto
MoreirensePorto will host Moreirense on October 31 in the League Cup quarterfinals. Should we expect a dominant victory from the favorite on their home turf, or can Moreirense deliver a standout performance and create a major upset at Dragao? In our preview, we thoroughly analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and prepared the most reliable betting options. What choice should you make?
Match announcement
FC Porto
PortugalCurrent Form
Porto, after several disappointing seasons, is undoubtedly aiming for the championship title and has started the season at a very high level. After nine rounds, Vitor Bruno's team is in second place with 24 points, just three points behind the leader Sporting. Benfica is five points behind but has a game in hand. In their last match, Porto secured a 5-0 victory over ABC, marking their fourth consecutive win across all competitions.
Suspensions and Injuries
Marcano and Wendell are injured.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Porto has won their last four matches
- Porto has defeated Moreirense in their last four encounters
Projected Lineup: Costa – Fernandes, Djalo, Perez, Moura – Nico, Varela, Pepe, Vieira, Namazo – Samu.
Moreirense
PortugalCurrent Form
Moreirense likely didn't set more ambitious goals than staying in the Primeira Liga, and they are managing this well. With 14 points, César Peixoto's team is seventh in the table, four points behind fourth-place Santa Clara, and eight points clear of the relegation zone. In the last round, Moreirense defeated Boavista 2-0, securing their second consecutive win.
Suspensions and Injuries
Injured players are Liberato and Hernani.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Moreirense has won their last three matches
- Moreirense has scored in their last four matches
Projected Lineup: Kevin – Pinto, Marcelo, Ponk, Owusu-Frimpong – Ramos, Ofori, Bernardo, Alan, Madson, Schettine.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
Two of Moreirense's last three away losses were by this score
11.25Bet Porto will score in each half
In Porto's last five matches, this bet was successful
2.07Bet Moreirense will score in the second half
In Moreirense's last four matches, this bet was successful
2.75Tip and bets
Porto will need to rotate their squad today. After the League Cup, the Dragons face a championship match against Estoril, followed by an away game against Lazio in the Europa League. It's clear that Moreirense will aim to capitalize on this, with little to lose, they are capable of scoring at least once. Meanwhile, Porto will undoubtedly respond at home.
We believe there will be goals in the match. Prediction – both teams to score. This bet is offered at odds of 2.05
Bet on Outcome
Porto likely won't play with their strongest lineup today, but their bench players are of excellent quality and will undoubtedly be highly motivated. It's unlikely that Moreirense can pull off an upset at Dragão. Porto has a significant class advantage and is in great form, while the visitors will likely need to rotate their squad.
Bet – Asian handicap (-1.5) on Porto. This wager is offered at 2.05
Bet on Corners
Porto is the favorite and will likely spend most of the match attacking, so they should comfortably win on corners.
Bet – Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Porto. This wager is offered at 1.65
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