Which Champions League group stage match between Barcelona and Porto is expected to showcase the dominance of the stronger team?
November 28, 2022, 11:00 PM CET: Barcelona vs Porto, Camp Nou
Barcelona
Barca's recent form has been impressive, with 6 wins and 2 draws from their last 10 matches, but a surprising 0:1 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in their last Champions League game left them on edge. They sit atop Group H with 9 points, a 8:2 goal difference, yet to secure a spot in the knockout stage. A home victory against Alavés 2:1 in their last La Liga match shows they're still in fighting form.
Porto
Porto's been on a roll, with only a 1:0 defeat to Estoril in their last 5 matches. In the Champions League, they impressively beat Atletico Madrid 2:0, courtesy of Evanilson and Pepe's goals. Second in Group H with 9 points and a 9:3 goal difference, with Evanilson scoring 4 goals in the Champions League. Domestically, they've won against Vitoria Guimarães 2:1 and thrashed Montalegre 4:0 in the Portuguese Cup.
Interesting Facts
- Barcelona has won 9 out of their last 10 home games
- Porto has won 7 out of their last 8 matches
- Under 2.5 goals in 7 of Porto's last 10 matches
Telegram Channel Prediction
Barca, after a strong start in the tournament, is now chasing play-off eligibility following their disappointing loss. The Portuguese, meanwhile, are putting up a good fight in their group, aiming for a shot at the knockout rounds. The upcoming match may not be high-scoring, with the Catalans playing it cool and the Portuguese employing a defensive strategy away from home. U2.5 - 2.23.
Betting Odds from Winline
Bookies favor a Barcelona win, with odds roughly around 1.47, while a draw sits at - 4.80 and a Porto triumph at - 6.60. Over/Under bets see - 2.23 for 'Under 2.5 goals' and - 1.66 for 'Over 2.5 goals'.
Barca vs Porto:1 (Barca) 1.47 X (Draw) 4.80 2 (Porto) 6.60
- Barcelona will aim to convincingly bounce back from their recent loss and continue their impressive home form (9 wins out of 10) against Porto on November 28, 2022, at Camp Nou.
- The Portuguese team, Porto, might employ a defensive strategy away from home, balancing their impressive form (7 wins out of 8) with a predicted lower-scoring match (Under 2.5 goals in 7 out of 10 of their last matches).
- Sports charts show Barcelona as the favorites, with betting odds of 1.47 for a Barcelona win, placing them atop Group H and chasing play-off eligibility.
- Porto's second place in Group H, with odds of 6.60 for a Porto victory, demonstrates their strong fight for a knockout round spot in the Champions League.
