Henry Roldán
The break for the World Cup is over, so this Wednesday the Portuguese Primeira Liga action returns with a very interesting match between FC Porto vs Arouca.
The last match played by FC Porto was last December 21, when it beat Gil Vicente 2-0 in the Taca da Liga Cup playoffs, while Arouca also played in that stage of the tournament, defeating Moreirense 1-2. At JefeBet we bring you the preview of the Portuguese Primeira Liga clash between FC Porto vs Arouca.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Porto vs Arouca Primeira Liga Matchday 14 Game on December 28, 2022.
- Where: Estadio do Dragão – Porto, Portugal.
- When: Wednesday, December 28, 4:15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: FC Porto (-714) / Tie (+700) / Arouca (+1650)
- Asian Handicap: FC Porto (-2.25, -104) / Arouca (+2.25, -115)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-227) / Under (+155)
- Both teams score: Yes (+135) / No (-196).
All odds shown are courtesy of BetMGM and Unibet.
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FC Porto Preview
FC Porto is back in action in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, following in the footsteps of leader Benfica, being only two points behind them after 13 rounds.
Their last match in the domestic league before the World Cup break, ended in a 1-4 victory over Boavista, and this time they will have another excellent opportunity to take all the three points as they will be hosting Arouca at the Estadio do Dragão stadium.
In the last 20 matches played at home in all competitions, Porto has only lost twice, to Benfica in local competition and to Club Brugge in the Champions League, with a record of one draw and 17 victories. Furthermore, in the last 14 home victories, the Blue Dragons have never scored less than two goals, and this year in the Primeira Liga, they have only conceded nine goals, the second-lowest number in the tournament.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Claudio Ramos, Joao Mário, Fabio Cardoso, Iván Marcano, Wendell, Otavio, Marko Grujic, Mateus Uribe, Wenderson Galeno, Mehdi Taremi, Pepe.
Arouca Preview
Arouca will not have an easy return to Primeira Liga action when they face one of the favorites to win the championship trophy.
However, Arouca fans should be proud of the good season they are having so far, and that could be a good incentive to try to pull off an upset this Wednesday. After 13 games played, they occupy tenth place in the standings with 19 points, four points away from European qualification, largely thanks to their solid performance on the road.
After starting the campaign with a drubbing at home to Benfica, Arouca now registers 10 consecutive matches without defeats playing away, with seven wins and three draws.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Ignacio De Arruabarrena, Tiago Esgaio, Joao Basso, Nino Galovic, Quaresma, Alan Ruiz, Ismaila Soro, Morlaye Silla, Anthony Alves, Rafa Mujica, Andre Bukia.
JefeBet Prediction
While Arouca have managed to achieve very good results playing as visitors, their history against FC Porto is far from encouraging. In the last 10 meetings, they have only one win, which is reminiscent of the 2016 campaign, and in the last three they have conceded nine goals and scored none.
Prediction: Over (POR 3 – ARO 1).
