Barcelona vs Porto Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Barcelona vs Porto on and what time does it start? Barcelona vs Porto will take place on Tuesday 28th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Barcelona vs Porto? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Barcelona vs Porto on in the UK? Barcelona vs Porto will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Barcelona vs Porto in the UK? Barcelona vs Porto can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
BARCELONA
Barcelona's shock 1-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk last time out means that they still have work to do in order to guarantee their passage into the round of 16, but their destiny is in their own hands and they still top the group heading into this tie.
Their home form in all competitions has been strong this season with eight wins from their nine games at the Nou Camp, their only defeat coming against El Clasico rivals Real Madrid at the end of October.
PORTO
Porto are in a strong position to qualify having won three of their four Group H games, with their only defeat coming against Barcelona in the reverse fixture on Matchday 2.
Although Sergio Conceicao's side are tied on nine points with Barcelona and in a strong position to progress, they realistically need to beat the Catalan giants here to stand a good chance of finishing in top spot.
THE TEAM NEWS
BARCELONA
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen faces a race against time to be fit as he's struggling with a back injury at the moment, so Inaki Pena, who deputised against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, is waiting in the wings if needed.
Sergi Roberto is edging closer to a return from injury but this game will come too soon for him, while Gavi is out for the season.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Peña; Cancelo, Ronald Araújo, Kounde, Balde; De Jong, Gündoğan, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, João Félix
UNAVAILABLE: Gavi (Injured), Sergi Roberto (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ter Stegen (Injured)
PORTO
David Carmo has played every minute of Porto's group stage campaign so far but the defender is suspended for this one after accumulating three yellow cards.
Veteran centre-back Pepe has emerged as a doubt but Conceicao will be desperately hoping he can recover in time to line up against an opponent he knows all too well from his time at Real Madrid.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Diogo Costa; João Mário, Pepe, Fábio Cardoso, André Franco; Pepê, Eustáquio, Varela, Galeno; Taremi, Evanilson
UNAVAILABLE: Marcano (Injured), Carmo (Suspended), Wendell (Injured), Zaidu (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Pepe (Injured)
THE KEY STATS
- Barcelona have won the last five UEFA club competition matches between these two teams.
- Barcelona are aiming to win all three home matches in a UEFA Champions League group for the first time since the 2017/18 season.
- Barcelona have won four and drawn two of their last seven UEFA Champions League group stage matches at home (W4 D2 L1).
- Barcelona have lost only three of their last 42 UEFA Champions League group stage matches at home (W33 D6).
- Barcelona have lost only one of their last 19 UEFA club competition matches against Portuguese teams (W14 D4).
- Barcelona have kept seven clean sheets in their last eight UEFA club competition matches against Portuguese teams.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 11 UEFA club competition matches against at home against Portuguese teams (W9 D2).
- Porto have won seven of their last eight UEFA Champions League group stage matches (L1).
- Porto have won their last four UEFA Champions League group stage matches away from home.
- Porto have lost only two of their last ten UEFA Champions League matches (W7 D1).
- Porto have scored three or more goals in each of their last four UEFA Champions League group stage matches away from home.
THE PREDICTION
Barcelona haven't been too convincing lately and they know they are in for a tough game here. Porto will be seeking revenge for their narrow defeat to the Catalan side in Portugal in early October, and they know that a win would put them in an excellent position to top the group. Barca are a tough team to beat at home though, and they have to be favoured to get the job done. Given their lack of fluidity though, draw no bet is the safe choice.
TIP: BARCELONA DRAW NO BET
