Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 UEFA Champions League
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THE FACTS
When is Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto on and what time does it start? Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto will take place on Wednesday 7th September, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto taking place? Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto will take place at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain
Where can I get tickets for Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto on in the UK? Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Atletico Madrid vs FC Porto live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
ATLETICO MADRID
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Grbić; Witsel, Giménez, Reinildo; Molina, Marcos Llorente, Kondogbia Koko, Carrasco; João Félix, Morata
UNAVAILABLE: Felipe (Suspended), Reguilon (Injured), Savic (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Cunha (Injured), Oblak (Injured), Lemar (Injured)
FC PORTO
PREDICTED XI (4-3-1-2): Diogo Costa; João Mário, Pepe, Carmo, Zaidu Sanusi; Uribe, Eustáquio, Otávio; Pepê; Evanilson, Taremi
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Grujić (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Atletico Madrid will be desperate to get off to the ideal start in Group B, but won’t have it their own way against Portuguese champions Porto. Under Sergio Conceicao, you would expect the visitors to set up in an extremely solid shape and prove very tough to break down and the same can be said for the hosts, who have always been seen as an excellent defensive unit as you would expect from a side led by Diego Simeone. Although it’s important to note that an injury sustained by Atletico first-choice goalkeeper Jan Oblak is expected to rule him out of this match and his absence cannot be underestimated. Combine that with the current injury crisis engulfing the hosts and Porto really do have a big opportunity to get something out of this opening group game on the road. Consider backing Conceicao’s men to either draw or win via the double chance market.
