FC Porto – Rio Ave: 21st January 2017

In round number 18 of Primeira Liga Saturday 21 January, in a fight at a distance for a podium, you will receive the visit of Porto Rio Ave, while Sporting travels to Maritimo.

Take the wrong step made by the leader Benfica hosts were reduced to just four points difference from first place after they won outright in front of Moreirense (3-0). As the home won 8 wins in 9 games, Porto and hoped to put more pressure on the “vultures” who will perform Sunday. Without Brahimi, left the African Cup, and Neves (injured), most likely, will align Espirito same 11 of the previous round. Over 2.5 goals were recorded in each of the last 3 matches played hosts at home.

On the other side, with just one point won in the last three rounds, the guests have departed the first place. Thus, a new participation in European Cups seems increasingly unlikely. Without Rafa Soares and Paciencia (injured) and Pedrinho and Lionn (uncertain), Rio Ave is likely to remain without a win this year, in Primeira Liga.

Probable teams:

Porto (4-1-3-2): Casillas – Marcano Felipe Telles Pereira – Pereira – Torres Herrera Corona – Jota Silva

Rio Ave (4-2-3-1): Cassio – Eliseu Miranda Marcelo Teles – Augusto Tarantini – Dias Ribeiro Heldon – Guedes