Top bets to place on FC Porto this season | OneFootball

After two disappointing seasons, during which FC Porto even battled Braga for 3rd place almost until the end of the championship, the Dragons now seem to be firmly back in the title race. It was an unusual period for a club accustomed to winning and, above all, to fighting for championships until the very last minute.

The departure of Sérgio Conceição—a central figure in recent successes—and the end of the Pinto da Costa era, after more than 40 years of presidency, left a sense of uncertainty about the future. But this season, the scenario has changed. With Francesco Farioli at the helm, FC Porto started off impeccably: six games, six wins, including a memorable victory at Alvalade against champions Sporting. More than the results, the team has once again shown identity, intensity, and confidence.

With such a strong start, the 1X2 market ends up offering less attractive odds, since Porto victories are often seen as guaranteed by the bookmakers, especially in domestic competitions. Therefore, it’s worth looking at alternatives that offer greater value. Below, we highlight three markets that can be especially interesting to explore in the blue and whites’ matches this season.

Porto is traditionally a team that always stands out for its defensive consistency. Even in less successful seasons (the last two), they managed to finish with the best defense or very close to it. This season follows the same trend, having conceded only one goal in the first six games, precisely in the 2-1 win at Alvalade against Sporting.

Thus, betting on Under 0.5 or 1.5 goals for the opponents has been quite profitable. This market fits perfectly with FC Porto’s DNA and defensive organization, along with the quality of their goalkeeper, Diogo Costa, who remains one of the best in Europe in his position.

At Bwin, for example, this type of bet usually comes with balanced odds, corresponding to probabilities in the range of 55 to 60%, especially when Porto faces mid-table or top teams in the league. So, if you want to take advantage of the odds at one of the most reputable bookmakers, you can start by taking advantage of the Bwin.pt bonus and exploring this market.

Another market with considerable value is the European Handicap, which consists of giving a team a virtual advantage or disadvantage before kickoff. In the case of Porto -1, it means they need to win by at least two goals for the bet to be successful.

Historically, the blue and whites have been very strong at home, combining defensive solidity with great attacking ability. This season has been no different. In the first three home matches, Porto won convincingly, always by a margin of 2 or more goals.

The average odds in this market are particularly interesting against mid- or lower-table teams. Porto’s home strength, combined with the requirement to win by more than one goal, makes this one of the most valuable markets.

If there’s one thing that characterizes this season’s start, it’s the intensity with which FC Porto takes to the field. In six league games, the team went into halftime ahead in five of them, failing only in the classic against Sporting.

Betting on FC Porto to be winning at halftime can prove highly profitable. Besides their defensive reliability, their ability to press from the first whistle means the Dragons score early and control the tempo.

While in the “final 1X2” market the odds may be lower (1.10-1.30 in easier matches), at halftime you can find much more appealing odds, between 1.50 and 1.90, depending on the opponent’s level and the venue. It’s an excellent option for those seeking value in shorter periods of play.

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