Porto take on the visitors Casa Pia in the round 12 match of Liga Portugal. The match will be played on Monday, November 2nd at Estádio do Dragão (Porto).
Porto faced a challenging previous season, not only failing to reclaim the Primeira Liga title but also watching their eternal Lisbon rivals, Benfica and Sporting, dominate the race. Despite a decent Champions League campaign and a domestic cup win, Sérgio Conceição could not hold onto his managerial post. New club president André Villas-Boas brought in Vítor Bruno Fernandes to lead the team. The season began with mixed results. While Porto secured the Portuguese Super Cup after a dramatic comeback, they’ve struggled in crucial league matches, losing to both Sporting and Benfica, the latter in a resounding 1-4 defeat. However, they’ve won all their other league games, showing resilience. In Europe, Porto’s Europa League form has been inconsistent. Despite a home win over Hoffenheim and a draw with Manchester United, away losses to Bodø/Glimt and Lazio exposed vulnerabilities. A 2-2 draw with Anderlecht last Thursday capped off a frustrating group stage so far.
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Casa Pia is solid mid-table performers. The "Geese," founded in 1920, are a historic club but spent most of their history outside Portugal’s top flight. After an 83-season absence, they returned to the Primeira Liga in 2022. Last season, they secured an impressive 9th-place finish, and they’ve maintained similar form this year. Under José Pereira, Casa Pia have earned 13 points from 11 matches and are in the top 10 of the league table. Their recent performances have been consistent, with a five-match unbeaten streak across all competitions, including success in the domestic cup.
Porto and Casa Pia have met five times, with the "Dragões" winning four and allowing just one draw. Porto’s need to bounce back from their Europa League frustrations and reassert their dominance in domestic competition is evident. Casa Pia’s resilience and solid mid-table form are commendable, but their quality is unlikely to match Porto’s firepower at the Estádio do Dragão. Porto should be able to capitalize on their superior quality and home advantage to secure a comfortable victory. Casa Pia’s recent form may help them remain competitive, but a big result for the hosts is expected.
Prediction for the match: Porto to win with a -1.5 goal handicap.
