William Gomes Carvalho Santos scored the opening goal as FC Porto edged Aston Villa 2-1 in a Club Friendly, a win that sets up no immediate competitive fixture. The Portuguese side took an early lead but were pegged back within seven minutes in a lively opening quarter.
FC Porto 2:1 Aston Villa — Match Report
First half2 - 1
- 12
- 29
- 41
Second half0 - 0
- 79
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of FC Porto vs Aston Villa?
FC Porto 2-1 Aston Villa (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
William Gomes Carvalho Santos (5') for FC Porto; Luka Lynch (12') for Aston Villa; Pepê (41') for FC Porto.
Were there any cards in FC Porto vs Aston Villa?
Yellow cards: Ross Barkley (Aston Villa); null (FC Porto).
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Head to Head meetings
FC Porto – Aston Villa
FC Porto
Aston Villa
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
FC Porto
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
Aston Villa
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
FC Porto – Aston Villa
Recent form favours Aston Villa to win
12 hasn't lost in 6 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.50 | 2.38 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — FC Porto
FC Porto is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 59.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.7 vs 58.7 for Aston Villa. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 73.2 vs 69). CheckLive signal strength 60/100.
Over 2.51.70
Medium confidence60%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.5
57.2
CheckSkill
55.8
55.3
CheckMental
73.2
69
CheckLive total65.7 vs 58.7+7.0FC Porto: 59.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.7
More match signals
FC Porto or draw54%1.50
Home win — FC Porto50%2.45
Both teams to score — Yes50%1.62
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in FC Porto vs Aston Villa?
In the CheckLive calculation FC Porto is the favourite: 59.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.7 vs 58.7. Signal strength 60/100; it is not a win probability.
What is FC Porto's main edge?
FC Porto is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 73.2 vs 69 for Aston Villa. The overall rating gap is 7.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (FC Porto vs Aston Villa, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.45 | 3.50 | 2.38 |