Schalke 04 vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 15/09/2018, 16:27  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 15/09/2018 at 16:27 in Champions League Predictions

=10.5ptPorto suffered a shock loss to Vitoria Guimaraes at home but they recovered well from that with an impressive win over Moreirense and they head to this clash seeking to return their glory in Europe, especially after failing to score in their last two Champions League matches, having fallen 0 – 5 to Liverpool at home then drawing 0 – 0 at Anfield at the end of their campaign last year. Schalke had a more respectable exit, beating eventual Champions 4 – 3 in Spain and will be hoping to pick from there as they open their Group D campaign. Their bad run going to this game will however be an impediment on their confidence. They have scored seven and conceded six in the last five matches. In the last 10 competitive matches, Schalke have picked five wins and they have six wins in the last 10 competitive home games. In the Champions League, however, there isn’t much to smile about as Schalke have managed just five wins in the last 15 matches in the competition and three wins in 10 at home. They have kept just one clean sheet in the last 10 Champions League matches. Porto have picked three wins, a loss and a draw in their last five matches and scored 14 goals in the process while conceding six. They have three wins and two losses in the last five away matches. In their last 10 matches, Porto have picked five wins and three losses, while they have four clean sheets in 10 matches and have scored in 13 of 15 matches. They have three wins in their last 10 Champions League games and they have conceded nine goals in four of their last five Champions League matches. Away from home in the Champions League, Porto have managed just one win in six attempts. This is the third time the two sides are meeting and this clash has never produced more than one goal. Each team has won once in the three meetings though Schalke have had a higher hand after eliminating Porto through post match penalties in 2008 after a 1-1 aggregate score.