Porto vs. Estoril Praia: A Match Preview
English Premier League Match Preview
Match Information
Match: FC Porto vs Estoril Praia Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal Date: August 21, 2023 Kick-off: 8:00 PM (CET)
Team News
FC Porto
- Porto will be without Fabio Cardoso (knee) and Evanilson (ankle) for this match.
- Mateus Uribe is a doubt for the match with a minor knock.
- Pepe and Otavio are expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested for the midweek cup match.
Estoril Praia
- Estoril will be without Goncalo Esteves (suspension) for this match.
- Andre Franco and Joaozinho are both doubtful with minor injuries.
- Chiquinho and Rodrigo Martins are expected to start in attack for Estoril.
Predicted Lineups
FC Porto
- GK: Diogo Costa
- RB: Joao Mario
- CB: Pepe
- CB: Ivan Marcano
- LB: Zaidu Sanusi
- CM: Otavio
- CM: Mateus Uribe
- CM: Marko Grujic
- RW: Pepê
- ST: Mehdi Taremi
- LW: Luis Diaz
Estoril Praia
- GK: Daniel Figueira
- RB: Joaozinho (if fit)
- CB: David Carmo
- CB: Lucas Africo
- LB: Andre Franco (if fit)
- RM: Tiago Gouveia
- CM: Francisco Geraldes
- CM: Loreintz Romao
- LM: Joao Gamboa
- ST: Chiquinho
- ST: Rodrigo Martins
Prediction
Porto will be looking to make a statement in their first home match of the season. They have a strong team on paper and will be expected to beat Estoril. However, Estoril are a well-organized team and will be no pushovers. I predict a 2-0 win for Porto.
