Tondela vs Porto Prediction and Betting Tips

Tondela and Porto bring round 13 of Portuguese Primeira Liga to an end when they square off at the Estadio Joao Cardoso on Sunday. The Dragoes head into the weekend on a run of 14 consecutive victories against the home side and will be out to extend this dominant streak.

Brazilian forward Maranhao netted his third league goal of the season in the 35th minute to fire Tondela to a much-needed 1-0 victory over Gil Vicente at the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos last Saturday.

Cristiano Bacci’s men failed to win their previous five games (1D 4L), a run which saw them crash out of the Taca de Portugal courtesy of a disappointing penalty-shootout defeat against third-tier side Caldas SC on November 23.

Tondela have managed just two league wins since their return to the top flight last season, while losing seven and claiming three draws to collect nine points and sit 15th in the Primeira Liga table, level on points with Casa Pia and Arouca.

Elsewhere, Porto were left battered in their midweek Taca da Liga quarter-final clash against Vitoria de Guimaraes as they fell to a 3-1 defeat when the two teams met at the Estadio do Dragao.

The Dragoes will look to quickly restore some pride as they turn their focus to the Primeira Liga, where they are one of just two unbeaten sides this season, claiming 11 wins and one draw from their 12 matches so far.

With 34 points from a possible 36, Porto currently lead the way at the top of the league standings, two points above second-placed Sporting Lisbon.

Tondela vs Porto Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

Porto have been imperious in the history of this fixture, having won 15 of the last 17 meetings between the two teams.
Tondela have picked up just one win in that time, which came in April 2016, when they edged out Porto 1-0 at the Estadio do Dragao, while the spoils have been shared once.
Porto are unbeaten in all but one of their 10 away matches across all competitions this season, claiming eight wins and one draw so far.
Tondela are yet to win a home game this season, having managed two draws and lost four of their six matches in all competitions.

Tondela vs Porto Prediction

Following Sporting’s stalemate against Benfica, Porto have the chance to move five points clear at the top of the table on Sunday, and we expect them to go all out at the Estadio Joao Cardoso. Tondela have struggled to impose themselves in the big leagues, and we predict the Dragoes will extend their hot streak in this fixture.

Prediction: Tondela 0-3 Porto