Match Preview
FC Porto travel to Tondela on Thursday in search of another three points which willput them closer to the Portuguese Primeira title. Since the restart of the league, the Dragons have hit their stride and have been almost unplayable. The most recent 5-0 triumph over Belenenses simply paints the picture of the domineering spell they have enjoyed in recent weeks.
Of the last 15 points that were available from the last five outings, Sérgio Conceição men have successfully taken 13 points, with their only draw coming against lowly-ranked Aves. During the period, they have scored 11 goals and have not conceded a single one.
Indeed, the trip to Tondela presents Porto another great opportunity to diminish the efforts of rivals Benfica who have struggled to with form since the restart. While the latter will make a last gasp attempt with by getting the better of Famalicao in Thursday's fixture, the Dragons could also ensure that the six points lead is bettered or is left unchanged.
For Tondela, the objective to remain above the drop still remains within sight. Currently ranked 15th with 30 points, only three points separates the gold and greens from 17th-placed Portimonense.
It has been a tough run for Natxo Gonzalez's men who have won just one out of six games since the restart. Over the course of the last 10 outings, they have recorded six defeats, three draws and just one win.
Coming up against the champions-elect, a lot more grit will be required from Tondela if any shocking outcome is to be seen at the end of the proceeding.
Team News
The availabity of Cláudio Ramos, Jhon Murillo and Ricardo Valente for Tondela remains uncertain as they are all dealing with respective injuries. However, on a more positive note, Jaquité might return to the fold after serving a ban against FC Famalicão.
Relatively, Porto will only be without the injured Iván Marcano. Aside the defender, FC Porto will have the full squad available.
Predicted lineups
Tondela: Ramos; Ferreira, Tavares, Sampaio, Moufi; Jaquité, Pepelu, Pedro; Richard, Ronan, Toro
FC Porto: Marchesín; Corona, Pepe, Mbemba, Telles; Oliviera, Periera, Uribe; Marega, Soares, Dias
Key facts
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Tondela are without a win in 10 of their last 11 matches.
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Porto are undefeated in 27 of their last 29 away matches in the league.
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Porto have won their last 6 matches against Tondela in all competitions.
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