Porto vs Antwerp Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Champions League | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Porto vs Antwerp on and what time does it start? Porto vs Antwerp will take place on Tuesday 7th November, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Porto vs Antwerp? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Porto vs Antwerp on in the UK? Porto vs Antwerp will be televised live on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Porto vs Antwerp in the UK? Porto vs Antwerp can be streamed live on the discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
PORTO
Porto are in a strong position to advance to the round of 16 and proved their superiority over Antwerp in the reverse fixture two weeks ago, with Sergio Conceicao's men producing a 1-4 victory on that occasion.
They have experienced mixed fortunes since that win, with their two Portuguese Primeira Liga outings in the interim seeing them beat Vizela and most recently lose at home to Estoril.
ANTWERP
It has been a humbling Champions League campaign for debutants Antwerp, who have lost all three Group H games to date and conceded 12 goals in the process.
While qualification to the round of 16 is all but mathematically beyond them, they do still have a realistic chance of finishing in third place and making it into the Europa League, although they simply must sure up their defence if they are to achieve that.
THE TEAM NEWS
PORTO
Attacker Galeno has not featured since these two sides last faced each other two weeks ago due to a thigh injury, and he will not be considered for selection here.
Ivan Marcano, Wendell and Ivan Jaime are also out of action with their respective injuries.
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Diogo Costa; Jorge Sánchez, Pepe, David Carmo, João Mário; Francisco Conceição, Varela, Eustáquio, Aquino; Taremi, Evanilson
UNAVAILABLE: Marcano (Injured), Wendell (Injured), Jaime (Injured), Galeno (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Zaidu (Injured)
ANTWERP
The Belgian side are significantly weakened at the moment with five players out injured and goalkeeper Jean Butez on paternity leave.
Much depends on the goals of striker Vincent Janssen, who is the club's top scorer this season with seven goals in all competitions, although he is yet to score in the Champions League group stage this term.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Lammens; Bataille, De Laet, Coulibaly, Wijndal; Alhassan Yusuf, Vermeeren, Muja; Ekkelenkamp, Balikwisha, Janssen
UNAVAILABLE: Alderweireld (Injured), Butez (Personal reasons), Engels (Injured), Keita (Injured), Ondrejka (Injured), Valencia (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
It's fair to say Antwerp have looked out of their depth so far in the Champions League, with no other side in the whole competition having conceded as many goals as they have at this stage. Porto, on the other hand, look every bit a round of 16 team and can make a significant step towards that with another victory here. After they comfortably won in Belgium two weeks ago, expect another routine victory for Sergio Conceicao's side.
TIP: DOUBLE RESULT – PORTO / PORTO
