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Porto- Gabriel Mec
- Martim Fernandes
- Samu Aghehowa
Manchester CityNo absentees
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Porto vs Manchester City is a Champions League opener at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday, with the visitors fancied.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Champions League clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Manchester City, who carry the greater quality.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City to win and both teams to score – No | 11/5 | Pep Guardiola’s side arrive at the Dragao off a routine 1-0 home win over Coventry and a 2-1 defeat of Bournemouth, and City have simply too much quality for this stage. The bet needs a clean sheet, and while Porto have scored in all five league outings so far, City’s back line has kept things tight at home this season. Erling Haaland leads the line with 175 career goals in 210 appearances, so goals at one end look nailed on. Back City to control the tempo, dominate possession and keep Porto quiet enough to land the win-to-nil angle. |
| Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki to score anytime | 13/2 | Haaland remains the most reliable striker in the game, with 175 goals from 210 matches for City and 396 shots on target across his career, so backing him to find the net is business as usual against any opponent. Cherki has settled quickly since his move, already contributing 13 goals in 60 appearances and adding a creative edge from the number ten role. With City expected to carve out chance after chance at the Dragao, both attackers should get sights of goal. Two of the sharpest finishers in Guardiola’s squad firing on the same night makes plenty of sense. |
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How Porto go into the game
Porto open at the Dragao, one of Europe’s great atmospheres. A fast start against City would light up the group.
Well-organised and dangerous at home, Porto will fancy an upset under the lights.
How Manchester City go into the game
Manchester City won 1-0 against Coventry last time out and travel with their usual quality. Another deep CL run is expected.
Loaded with talent, City are among the favourites and ruthless on the road. Three points is the aim.
Porto vs Manchester City head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/20 | Porto | 0-0 | Man City |
| 21/10/20 | Man City | 3-1 | Porto |
A rare meeting between the sides, with just two previous encounters.
Porto vs Manchester City predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City to win | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | The stronger side. |
| Manchester City or draw (Double Chance) | 2/11 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong away cover. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | Man City should nullify the Porto threat. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is likely. |
| Porto 0-3 Manchester City | 7/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Porto vs Manchester City score prediction
Porto will be dangerous at the Dragao, but Manchester City’s quality should tell. Expect the visitors to edge it. Score prediction: Porto 1-2 Manchester City.
