FC Porto vs AFS — Match Preview
The Primeira Liga leaders return to the Estádio do Dragão on Monday, 29 December 2025, to close out the year against basement-dwellers AFS (AVS Futebol SAD). FC Porto are enjoying a near-flawless domestic campaign, sitting top of the table with 43 points (14 wins, 1 draw) and boasting the league’s best defense. They arrive on the back of a routine 3–0 win over Alverca. In stark contrast, AFS are enduring a nightmare debut season in the top flight. Winless after 15 games and sitting rock bottom with just 4 points, the visitors were recently humiliated 6–0 by Sporting CP. With top scorer Nenê isolated and key defender Rúben Semedo suspended, AFS face a monumental task to avoid a cricket score in Porto.
FC Porto vs AFS — Match Info
- Competition: Primeira Liga (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto (Capacity: 50,033)
- Date: Monday, 29 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:15 WET | 21:15 CET | 15:15 ET
- Referee: TBC (FPF Appointment)
FC Porto vs AFS — Match Stakes
FC Porto (1st — 43 pts):
- Win → Moves to 46 pts; maintains or extends lead over Sporting and Benfica heading into 2026.
- Draw → A massive shock; would be viewed as a defeat given AFS’s form.
- Loss → Statistically highly unlikely; would be the upset of the decade in Portuguese football.
AFS (18th — 4 pts):
- Win → Miracle result; doubles their points tally instantly.
- Draw → A heroic point that could spark a “Great Escape” survival bid.
- Loss → Keeps them anchored to the bottom; goal difference likely takes another heavy hit.
FC Porto vs AFS — Team News
FC Porto:
- Sainz B. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Marcano I. — Out (Achilles Tendon Injury)
- Zaidu — Questionable (Knee – Late fitness test)
- Silva T. — Available (Veteran CB recently signed/integrated)
- Samu O. — Available (Top Scorer – Expected to start)
AFS:
- Semedo R. — Out (Suspended – Red Card vs Nacional)
- Kiki — Out (Hamstring Injury)
- Grau J. — Questionable (Muscle fatigue)
- Ochoa G. — Available (Starting GK – Expect a busy night)
FC Porto vs AFS — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
FC Porto
- 23/12 — 3–0 vs Alverca (Liga Portugal)
- 19/12 — 4–1 vs Famalicão (Taça de Portugal)
- 16/12 — 3–1 vs Estrela (Liga Portugal)
- 12/12 — 2–1 vs Malmö FF (Europa League)
- 08/12 — 2–0 vs Tondela (Liga Portugal)
AFS
- 21/12 — 2–2 vs Nacional (Liga Portugal)
- 18/12 — 1–0 vs Vitória Guimarães (Taça de Portugal)
- 14/12 — 0–6 vs Sporting CP (Liga Portugal)
- 06/12 — 1–2 vs Rio Ave (Liga Portugal)
- 29/11 — 0–4 vs Vitória Guimarães (Liga Portugal)
FC Porto vs AFS — Head-to-Head (Last Meetings)
- 15/03/2025 — FC Porto 2–0 AFS (Liga Portugal)
- 29/10/2024 — AFS 0–5 FC Porto (Liga Portugal)
- Porto have dominated this fixture since AFS’s promotion, scoring 7 goals without reply.
FC Porto vs AFS — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
FC Porto (4-2-3-1)
Costa; M. Fernandes, Perez, Djalo, Moura; Varela, Nico; Pepê, Vieira, Galeno; Samu
AFS (5-4-1)
Ochoa; Alston, Roux, Ponck, Devenish, T. Ribeiro; Mercado, Lucca, Assunção, Perea; Nenê
FC Porto vs AFS — Impact Bench
FC Porto: Namaso (Energy upfront), Franco (Control)
AFS: Ze Luis (Physical option), Kamate (Pace on break)
FC Porto vs AFS — Tactical Analysis
FC Porto
Vítor Bruno’s side is ruthless at the Dragão. They will set up to suffocate AFS in their own half. Without Borja Sainz (suspended), Galeno will likely take on more creative responsibility on the left. The game plan is simple: early crosses to Samu Omorodion to break the low block quickly. Porto’s midfield duo of Varela and Nico González will ensure AFS cannot transition out of their defensive third.
AFS
Survival is the only tactic. With Rúben Semedo suspended, the defense loses its most physical presence. Manager Daniel Ramos (or current coach) will likely deploy a 5-man backline to crowd the box. Guillermo Ochoa will need to be in World Cup mode to keep the scoreline respectable. Their only hope is a set-piece goal from Nenê or a lucky break, but their -28 goal difference suggests they cannot withstand 90 minutes of pressure.
FC Porto vs AFS — Key Battles
- Samu vs Ponck — The league’s most physical striker vs AFS’s replacement CB.
- Galeno vs Alston — Pace mismatch on the wing.
- Nico vs Lucca — Midfield dominance battle.
- Costa vs Boredom — Porto’s GK might not see much action.
FC Porto vs AFS — Spotlight Players
FC Porto — Samu Omorodion
The Spanish powerhouse is unstoppable this season. Against the league’s worst defense, he will be hunting a hat-trick to boost his Golden Boot numbers.
AFS — Guillermo Ochoa
The legendary Mexican goalkeeper is the only thing standing between AFS and a humiliation. He will face 20+ shots; how many he saves will decide the margin of defeat.
FC Porto vs AFS — Prediction
FC Porto 5–0 AFS
This is first vs last, best attack vs worst defense. AFS are missing their key defender and have already conceded 6 to Sporting this month. Porto are relentless at home and will look to put on a show for the fans to end 2025.
FC Porto vs AFS — Betting Insights
- FC Porto -2.5 Handicap — High Probability
- Samu Omorodion to Score 2+ — Likely
- AFS to Score — NO
FC Porto vs AFS — Where to Watch
- Portugal: Sport TV 1
- International: TrillerTV+, GolTV (Americas), DAZN
FC Porto vs AFS — FAQs
Q: When is the Porto vs AFS match?
A: The match kicks off on Monday, 29 December 2025, at 20:15 WET.
Q: Is Borja Sainz playing for Porto?
A: No, he is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Q: What does AFS stand for?
A: It stands for AVS Futebol SAD, the club formed from the relocation of Aves.
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