FC Porto are favored to win against Esgueira/Aveiro/OLI, as Porto have been a consistent top‑four side in the LPB while Esgueira usually fights in the lower half of the table. Early market lines for similar Porto road games in the last month have closed around 1.20–1.30 for Porto and 3.50–4.00 for the underdog, which is a reasonable guide here with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Esgueira/Aveiro/OLI and FC Porto is scheduled to start at 1/10/2026, 8:59:00 PM local time in Portugal, which corresponds to 8:59 PM WET (UTC+0) as the LPB operates on Western European Time in January.

The game will be played at Esgueira’s home arena in Aveiro, Portugal, a compact indoor basketball venue that typically holds around 1,000–1,500 spectators, creating a tight, high‑pressure atmosphere despite its smaller capacity compared with Porto’s Dragão Arena.

Based on recent LPB form over the past month, FC Porto’s stronger defense and deeper rotation suggest a win probability in the 70–80% range, aligning with indicative odds near 1.25 for Porto and 3.80 for Esgueira/Aveiro/OLI. Bettors may also look at Porto -8.5 to -10.5 on the spread, given their tendency to win by double digits against lower‑table opponents.

In recent LPB seasons, FC Porto have dominated the head‑to‑head series with Esgueira/Aveiro/OLI, typically winning most encounters by comfortable margins in both home and away fixtures. Esgueira’s rare wins in this matchup have usually come when Porto rotated heavily or during congested schedule periods, further underscoring Porto’s historical edge.