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Casa Pia vs FC Porto Prediction & Betting tips
Casa Pia and Porto meet at Estadio Municipal de Mafra, in a match for this phase of the League Cup (Group Stage). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since Casa Pia presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Casa Pia:
The home team plays its second match in Group D, having lost (0-1) in their first game in this group stage, against Chaves. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home matches, since in the last 30 matches they have recorded 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a defeat at home with the National by (0-1). In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Casa Pia won 3 and lost 7. His defense has not been very solid, as he suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In the last 5 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 3 of his 7 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).
Casa Pia comes to this match with little motivation, after a 0-1 defeat away from home against the National, in a match for the Portuguese second division. In the last game of the league cup, the local club lost against Chaves 0-1. In this match against FC Porto, one of the best teams in Portuguese football, coach Rui Duarte must choose a defensive strategy, with a low block, seeking only the counterattack. Midfielder Jorge Ribeiro is one of the best weapons of Casa Pia, being a very important player in the team’s style of play. All players are available for this game.
Porto:
The visiting team plays its second match in Group D, having won (1-0) in their first game in this group stage, against Santa Clara. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 27 goals scored and 13 suffered; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in his stadium, with 34 goals scored and 7 suffered. In the last match he played, for the First League, he won the Paços de Ferreira at home by (2‑0). In its last 10 away games, Porto records 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
FC Porto comes to this match with a 2-0 victory against Paços de Ferreira, adding up the fourth consecutive victory in several official competitions: Loum and Zé Luís scored the team’s goals. In the first match for the League Cup, FC Porto players beat Santa Clara 1-0. In general, coach Sérgio Conceição favors the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks: Danilo Pereira is responsible for creating the team’s offensive process. It is important to keep in mind that FC Porto has great competition in the transition from defense to attack, completion and defensive stopped balls. Outside this game are Aboubakar and Romário Baro, both injured.