Alverca vs Porto II betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the League 2 Portugal match on January 18th, 2025

Alverca and Porto II are scheduled to play against each other on January 18th, 2025, Saturday at 11:00h (UTC), in a League 2 Portugal match to be held in Portugal, check the Alverca vs Porto II betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Alverca vs Porto II will occur

The game takes place in the small Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca stadium, in the city of Alverca do Ribatejo, with a capacity for 7705 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Alverca vs Porto II betting tip 2024/2025

Despite the season change, the League 2 Portugal has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.52 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.45 goals per game of the last championship.

Alverca last match

Alverca comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Tondela, in a match valid for League 2 Portugal, and the match ended 1-1. Coach V. de Albuquerque Botelho da Costa's team lined up with this formation: 4-3-3.

A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.10.

Porto II last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for League 2 Portugal, Porto II, who used a 4-1-4-1 formation, faced the Portimonense team with a final score of 1-2.

A defeat of the home team had odds of 3.40, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.

Alverca vs Porto II h2h

The last time Alverca went up against Porto II, it was in Segunda Liga. Alverca, ranked 10th place, started with a 5-3-2 tactic, while Porto II, then in 11th place, was charged with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The last time these teams played against each other during the 2024/2025 season in a League 2 Portugal themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

Alverca

League 2 Portugal leaderboard now

Considering the home team Alverca, standing in 8th place with 25 points in the League 2 Portugal competition in Portugal. Their performance statistics have been such as 6 wins, 4 losses and, 7 draws.

In the 18th round, the team has the same points compared to União de Leiria who occupies position 7.

Alverca, though not having high aspirations, no relegation concerns, and occupying the middle of the league table in the Portugal League 2 Portugal, will try to take advantage of the home factor to get a win.

Alverca analysis

After 17 matches, Alverca shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 26 goals and conceded 22.

The average number of shots toward the net of Alverca can give us useful indications about the team's offensive abilities, and its goal average. The team counted 3.88 shots into the opponent's goal for each match played.

Alverca, with a ball possession of 43% per game on average, is not the team that imposes its game, and rather prefers a tactic devoted to waiting and counterattacks. However, in the match against Porto II of 2024/2025 they will have to do something more, try to maintain possession of the ball and attack the opponent's goal with more continuity.

Best goalscorer from Alverca

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Anthony Carter. He has scored 11 times in the current season and has helped Alverca come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Porto II

League 2 Portugal leaderboard now

With 13 points won, Porto II is in 17th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team's campaign so far is 2 wins against 8 losses, plus 7 draws.

In the 18th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 2 points as opposed to the Mafra team who places just above in 16th place.

Porto II analysis

After 17 rounds, Porto II has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 26 goals so far and scored 16 times.

Porto II has been going through a rough patch in their recent matches, losing their last 4 matches and drawing the other. They will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this dip in form if they want to salvage their season.

Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents. Therefore, the Porto II team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 59%.

Team with a low scoring efficiency, the average goals scored do not exceed 0.94 per game. With a low score efficiency and playing away from home, this could be decisive for a bad result.

Best goalscorer from Porto II

At the individual level in the team's offensive line, we have to highlight Á. Galiot. With 4 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Porto II team achieving several victories this season.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Alverca is Anthony Carter, who has already scored 11 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Porto II is Á. Galiot, he has scored in 4 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!

Corners Top Betting Tips

One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 1.2 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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