Vizela vs Porto Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two teams will be getting back to action in the Taca de Portugal on Wednesday when Vizela will play host to Porto at the Estadio do FC Vizela.

Vizela failed to register their firsy successive win in the Primeira Liga this season last Saturday when they went down to a 1-0 defeat against Moreirense.

In that game, Brazilian forward Rafael Martins maintained his fine form in front of goal as he scored for the third game back-to-back in the second half to secure the victory for the visitors at the Estadio do FC Vizela.

That was succeded by a 2-0 victory over Belenenses on January 2, when Cassiano and Kiko Bondoso scored in the first half to end their run of two straight defeats in the league.

Vizela now turn their focus to the Taca de Portugal, where they have enjoyed an impressive run, securing three wins from three games, including a 1-0 victory over Braga back in December.

As for Porto, they maintained their unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga last time out when they fought back from two goals down to secure a 3-2 victory over Estoril Praia.

Andre Franco and Arthur Gomes put the hosts two goals ahead, then Porto rallied in the second half as Lius Diaz, Mehdi Taremi and Francisco Conceicao scored to turn the game around in their favour.

Porto are currently sitting at the top of the Primeira Liga standings with 47 points from 17 games and will look to maintain that momentum at the Taca de Portugal where they seek their 18th title win.

Their most recent victory came back in 2020, when they claimed a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the final on August 1, when Chancel Mbemba scored a second-half brace, before Carlos Vinicius responded with one for Benfica six minutes to time.

Vizela vs Porto head to head

This is going to be second eoncounter between the two teams after previously meeting on one occasion in the Primeira Liga. But it will be the first time they meet in the Taca de Portugal competition. In their last encounter, Porto took a 4-0 victory away from home.

Vizela 0-4 Porto 19/12/21

Vizela latest home form

Vizela lost their last home league game 1-0 to Moreirense, and they have failed to be consistent in their performance at home. The however defeated Sporting Braga 1-0 at home in their last Taca de Portugal game. In their last five matches at home, they have won three and lost two.

Vizela 2-0 Estrela 20/11/21

Vizela 0-4 Porto 19/12/21

Vizela 1-0 Sporting Braga 23/12/21

Vizela 2-0 Belenenses 02/01/22

Vizela 0-1 Moreirense 08/01/22

Vizela latest away form

Just like at home, Vizela have not been consistent on the road. They lost their last away game 2-0 to Maritimo, off the back of a 4-1 victory over Arouca in the Primeira Liga. In their last five matches on the road, they have won two, drawn one and lost two.

Vitoria Setubal 0-2 Vizela 17/10/21

Famalicao 1-1 Vizela 31/10/21

Sporting Braga 4-1 Vizela 30/11/21

Arouca 1-4 Vizela 13/12/21

Maritimo 2-0 Vizela 28/12/21

Porto latest home form

Porto have recently been on a good run of form at home, as they have not lost in their last four matches, winning in all. They recently lost 3-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League competition, but they defeated Benfica 3-0 at home in their last Taca de Portugal game.

Porto 1-3 Atletico Madrid 07/12/21

Porto 1-0 Sporting Braga 12/12/21

Porto 1-0 Rio Ave 16/12/21

Porto 3-0 Benfica 23/12/21

Porto 3-1 Benfica 31/12/21

Porto latest away form

Porto have been on a good run of form on the road as they have lost just one of their last six matches, and they have won in their last three. They have won four and lost one of their last five, having lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League competition.

Santa Clara 0-3 Porto 07/11/21

Liverpool 2-0 Porto 24/11/21

Portimonense 0-3 Porto 03/12/21

Vizela 0-4 Porto 19/12/21

Estoril 2-3 Porto 08/01/22

Vizela news

Vizela’s midfielder Claudemir will be missing out in the Wednesday’s game, after he sustained a muscle issue against Estoril in November.

Koffi Kouao remains suspended after a straight red card he picked up against Moreirense, while Ivanildo Fernandes will miss with a groin problem he picked up against Braga back in November.

Porto news

Porto’s defensive duo of Zaidu Sanusi and Nanu are out of contention as they are currently at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Ivan Marcano is sidelined with a severe foot problem he sustained in October.

Wilson Manafa and Joao Mario will continue their spells on the sidelines through muscle injuries.

Prediction and Odds

Vizela have had an impressive cup run this season, scoring five goals and keeping clean sheet in each of their three wins. However, they face a tough test against an unrelenting Porto side. With the quality gap bwtween the two teams, we back Porto to take the victory on Wednesday.

Odds: 1 3.10 X 2.60 2 1.80