Porto is coming into this match in a difficult patch. They have not won in their last four games, drawing two and losing two, including a heavy defeat in their most recent home match. Alverca has also been struggling to find wins, drawing their last three games and losing the two before that.

When these two teams met earlier in the season, it was a comfortable win for Porto with three goals. Given both teams' recent struggles to score and win games, this match might be a tight and cautious affair.