Lisbon, Portugal — This Saturday, Porto go face Casa Pia for Primeira Liga matchday 29 after a big shame last week when dem suffer loss wey pain dem pass for fans. Dem dey come from 4-1 defeat against Benfica, wey knock dem down to fourth place. Meanwhile, Casa Pia dey sit for eighth position, don balance their last two matches without lose.
Porto don win three of their last four league games and dey boast strong home record, but last week’s loss leave dem plenty work to do. Even though dem dey four places behind the top, dem still get chance to reduce gap if dem fit deliver good performance against Casa Pia.
“Last week was a disaster for us. We need to show more character. This match is crucial for our hopes,” na wetin Porto coach Anselmi talk for press conference. E remain important make dem not slip again as dem dey pursue top-three finish, with only six games left to play for the season.
Porto don enjoy big success against Casa Pia previously, winning the last four meetings, including a 2-0 victory earlier this season. Their away form also dey impressive, with seven wins out of 14 games, placement dem as the fourth-best team for road.
For Casa Pia side, dem don perform well at home too, winning four out of their last five games at Estadio Pina Manique. After dem manage 2-1 victory against Rio Ave last time, dem also get goalless draw against SC Farense. With only one point separating dem from Famalicao in the leaderboard, dem dey eye to secure their best finish in club history.
“We go approach this match with confidence. Our home record dey strong, and we believe say we fit beat Porto for the first time,” na wetin Casa Pia gaffer dey talk as dem prepare for the match.
Injury don hit both teams, Casa Pia no go fit use some key players, while Porto dey also miss some players wey dem need for the back line. Both sides go align their best available players to fight for the important three points.
Porto manager go likely make amends in defense following the last week’s embarrassment. Dis match dey important to solidify their position for top three, and the pressure go dey high for both teams.
Fans dey expect plenty goals as both teams don dey score well; Casa Pia don score in 14 home matches in a row, while Porto go want redeem their image after the last week wahala.
This match fit determine who go get momentum heading into the final games for the season, and who go remain in title race or struggle to stay relevant in the league.
