Porto vs Moreirense: Preview, betting tips, team news and match prediction
FC Porto will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Moreirense to the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday for a matchday 21 fixture in the Primeira Liga.
After being eliminated from the Taca de Portugal by Sporting Braga, Porto will be trying to maintain their 11-point lead at the top of the standings with a victory over Moreirense.
Meanwhile, Moreirense, who are currently in 14th place, will be looking to move away from the relegation zone with a positive result against the league leaders.
Match preview
With just one defeat in their last 14 league games, Porto are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Moreirense will be buoyed by their recent victory over Santa Clara and will be looking to cause an upset.
Here are the full match details and where to watch:
- Competition: Primeira Liga
- Date: Saturday, 29th January 2023
- Stadium: Estadio do Dragao
- Time: 18:45 GMT
You can watch the game live on Sport TV (Portugal) or stream it live on Bet365 (outside Portugal).
Team News
Porto are without injured trio Otavio, Gabriel Veron and Francisco Meixedo. Meanwhile, Moreirense have no fresh injury concerns.
Porto possible starting lineup:
- Diogo Costa
- Joao Mario
- Pepe
- Marcano
- Zaidu
- Eustaquio
- Grujic
- Otavio
- Taremi
- Evanilson
- Galeno
Moreirense possible starting lineup:
- Kewin
- Sori Mane
- Godfried Baba
- Abdu Conté
- Fabio Pacheco
- Andre Luis
- Steven Vitória
- Lucas Silva
- Walterson
- Andre Franco
- Goncalo Franco
Prediction
Porto are the clear favorites to win this match. They are the league leaders and have a much stronger squad than Moreirense.
However, Moreirense will be looking to cause an upset and will be buoyed by their recent victory over Santa Clara.
Ultimately, Porto should have too much quality for Moreirense and we predict a 2-0 victory for the home side.
