Barcelona vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 28/11/2023, 06:33  by Sridhar in Champions League Predictions

Barcelona will look for a win against Porto to confirm their knockout spot from Group H of the UEFA Champions League. The Catalans will play this matchday five at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday with both sides level on nine points at the top. Barcelona won the reverse fixture 1-0 with Ferran Torres scoring deep into stoppage time of the first-half. That result means that if Barcelona win here, they will qualify for the knockouts. Yet, recent form is a concern for manager Xavi as his side dropped points in three of their last five competitive matches. At least there are no such hiccups at their temporary home, as Barcelona have won eight of their nine home matches in all competitions this season.

Porto will feel that pressure of visiting Barcelona, having lost all three Champions League away head-to-head matches. With Shakhtar Donetsk only three points behind, a loss here and a win for Shakhtar with the group basement club Royal Antwerp will make things interesting. Porto will look to avoid going there and have recent form to boast their hopes. The Portuguese club has won seven of its last eight matches in all competitions since losing to Barcelona in the reverse fixture. Three wins out of their last four Champions League matches suggests Porto mightn’t be awed by the occasion. In fact, Porto have won their last two away matches in this competition and will look to avenge that loss at home.