Portimonense v Farense

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A fourth defeat in five games has resulted with Portimonense dropping down the Portuguese top flight table to third from bottom position where the hosts occupy the relegation play-off spot prior to the resumption of the Primeira Liga action on Friday night where the hosts will take on Farense at their Estádio Municipal de Portimão, while Farense secured all three points by way of a 1-0 home win against Gil Vicente.

A 2-0 loss away from home at Rio Ave on Sunday became a fourth defeat in five games for Portimonense who has previously been handed losses by Casa Pia, Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon, leaving the hosts sitting third from bottom and just two points above the relegation zone prior to this important clash on Friday night against Farense.

Portimonense have found collecting league wins in this season's Primeira Liga campaign a tough exercise as the hosts have managed to capture just four wins in total from their 16 league matches played overall to date which isn't exactly showing blistering form.

The bigger picture shows Portimonense have won just four of their previous 21 matches overall in the Portuguese top flight but goals look likely to feature as seven of Portimonense's last 10 home games have resulted in both teams scoring.

Farense ended a dismal four-match winless run in the Primeira Liga last time out when the visitors recorded a welcome 1-0 home win against Gil Vicente which helped Jose Mota's side move up the domestic top flight table and up into seventh place prior to this upcoming trip to the Estádio Municipal de Portimão to take on lowly Portimonense.

Despite being dealt defeats by Vitoria Guimaraes and Estoril along with being held to three draws by Vizela, Benfica and Estrela, Farense have also picked up four wins within their last nine games which gives the visitors a pretty decent chance of achieving a result of some sort here on Friday night.

Victories over Rio Ave, Arouca, Boavista and Gil Vicente should give the visitors plenty of encouragement ahead of this trip but it should also be noted that Farense have managed to collect just two wins from their previous 10 outings on the road in the Primeira Liga.

Having suffered six defeats within these last 10 away games, the straight win markets should be avoided but five of these 10 games have seen both teams score.

Portimonense v Farense Verdict

Goals have featured in previous exchanges between Portimonense and Farense as well, as five out of the last seven meetings have resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net and with both sides struggling for consistency right now, goals at both ends looks a fairly likely outcome here on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.75

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 2.25

Correct Score: Farense 2-1 @ 11.00