FC Porto will look to solidify their position at the top of the table as they travel to the Parque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas to face a solid Moreirense side. The hosts have been strong at home this season and will aim to cause an upset against the league leaders, who will be keen to bounce back from a recent European setback.
Match Details
CategoryInformationCompetitionLiga Portugal Betclic (Round 9)DateMonday, October 27, 2025Kick-off20:15 UTC (21:15 UK / 13:15 PT)VenueParque Desportivo Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Moreira de Cónegos
Team Form and Analysis for Moreirense
Domestic Form (Liga Portugal): Moreirense currently sit in an impressive 5th place with 15 points from 8 matches, an excellent start to the season. Their league form is an inconsistent but solid L-W-L-W-L in their last five league games, showing a clear pattern of alternating results. Crucially, they have been flawless at home, winning all four of their Liga Portugal fixtures at the Parque Desportivo, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 3.
European Performance: N/A (Not competing in European competition this season).
Key Player: Guilherme Schettine. The forward has been pivotal for the hosts, netting 5 league goals this season, placing him among the league’s top scorers. His presence and clinical finishing will be essential if Moreirense is to penetrate Porto’s formidable defence.
Team Form and Analysis for FC Porto
Domestic Form (Liga Portugal): FC Porto are the league leaders, sitting in 1st place with 22 points from 8 matches, maintaining an undefeated record of 7 wins and 1 draw. They have the best defensive record in the league, having conceded only one goal. Their form is D-W-W-W-W in their last five, with the recent 0-0 draw against rivals Benfica being the only non-win. They have been dominant away from home, winning all four of their road games by an aggregate score of 11-1.
European Performance: FC Porto recently suffered their first defeat of the season in the UEFA Europa League, a 2-0 loss away to Nottingham Forest. Before that, they had been strong in Europe, securing wins over FK Crvena Zvezda and Red Bull Salzburg. They will be eager to put the European setback behind them with a strong domestic performance.
Key Player: Pepê. The versatile Brazilian attacker has been instrumental in Porto’s offensive play, contributing goals, assists, and high work-rate. He created the most chances in their recent European outing and his dynamism on the wing will be crucial in unlocking a deep-lying Moreirense defence.
Head-to-Head Record (H2H)
FC Porto holds a significant historical advantage over Moreirense:
Overall Encounters (Last 32 matches): Moreirense 3 wins, FC Porto 23 wins, 6 draws.
Recent League Meetings: Porto have won the last six consecutive Liga Portugal meetings between the two sides.
Last Meeting (May 2025): FC Porto 3-1 Moreirense (Liga Portugal).
Last Meeting at this Venue (Dec 2024): Moreirense 0-3 FC Porto (Liga Portugal).
Players to Watch
Moreirense: Guilherme Schettine (Striker) – The team’s top scorer, his ability to convert half-chances will be critical. Caio Secco (Goalkeeper) – Likely returning to the starting XI, he will need to be in exceptional form to repel Porto’s attack.
FC Porto: Pepê (Winger/Attacker) – His pace, creativity, and directness make him a constant threat on either flank. Alan Varela (Midfielder) – The linchpin in the middle of the park, responsible for breaking up play and dictating Porto’s tempo.
Prediction
This match pits Moreirense’s perfect home record (4 wins, 4 games) against Porto’s sensational away form (4 wins, 4 games). While Moreirense have been a tough nut to crack at home, FC Porto’s overall quality, dominance in the head-to-head record, and league-best defence are expected to prevail. The Dragons will be motivated to immediately respond to their recent European defeat. Given their exceptional defensive strength and consistent scoring ability on the road, a controlled victory for the visitors is the likely outcome, though Moreirense will certainly make them work for it.
Score Prediction: Moreirense 0-2 FC Porto
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
The match is scheduled to be broadcast live on the following channels and platforms:
Portugal: TVI
France: beIN Sports 2
Rest of World (Selected Regions): SCCN (Suriname), beIN Connect, 1xBet.kz, Caliente, etc. (Check local sports broadcasters for specific regional coverage)
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