FC Porto is currently in second place in Group N. In three matches, the Portuguese club won against Shakhtar Donetsk (3:1) and Antwerp (4:1), while suffering an expected loss to Barcelona (0:1). In the past weekend, the upcoming hosts sensationally lost to Estoril (0:1) in the national championship. The odds for a victory by “Dragons” in that match were only 1.20. Many analysts associate this defeat with the coaching staff’s decision not to push the players too hard before the Champions League match, as a victory in this competition would significantly improve their prospects. The fans of the club are pleased that there are virtually no injured players in the team. The only absence will be the veteran, Ivan Marcano, but the coaching staff, led by Sergio Conceicao, will find someone to replace him.
Antwerp currently occupies the last place in Group N. The team has lost three out of three possible matches. They managed to score three times but conceded four times. Of course, the club still has a chance to at least compete for the third spot in the group, but they need to win the upcoming match. At the end of October, Marco van Bommel’s squad experienced a decline in form, losing three times between the 21st and 29th. November started well for them, with a victory in the national championship over Lierse (4:1), followed by a win against Genk (3:2). It remains to be seen if they can continue their winning streak or at least avoid a loss. The visitors have issues with their starting lineup. Valencia, Verstraete, Keita, and Andrija will not be able to help the club earn their first points in European competitions, and it’s still unclear who the coaching staff will use as replacements. More prediction for today games football can be obtained from the link provided.
