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Porto vs. Midtjylland: Europa League match prediction
Porto will host Midtjylland on December 12 in the sixth round of the Europa League. Will the Dragons be able to justify their status as favourites and secure a confident victory, or will the Wolves earn points for the first time in three matches and create a sensation at the Dragao? In the forecast, we assessed the prospects of each team and selected the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?
Command Analysis
FC Porto
PortugalCurrent form
Before the start of the Europa League, Porto was one of the clear contenders for a place in the top eight, but so far it does not look its best and is not coping with its task. With five points, Vitor Bruno team is in 23rd place in the table and only on additional indicators is it ahead of 25th Hoffenheim - one more mistake could cost them a place in the playoff zone. In the last round, Porto drew 2:2 away from home with Anderlecht, thus failing to win in the second match in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Niko is disqualified. Wendel, Marcano, Grujic are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Porto have only won one of their five Europa League matches
- Porto have scored in their last 17 matches
Estimated line-up: Costa – Fernandes, Perez, Otavio, Moura – Varela, Eustaquio – Pepe, Vieira, Galeno – Samu.
FC Midtjylland
DenmarkCurrent form
Before the start of the league stage, Midtjylland was not considered a clear contender for a playoff spot – in terms of player selection, Thomas Thomasberg’s team is inferior to many competitors. In five rounds, the “wolves” looked very modest, but they played several strong matches and have seven points to their credit, with which they occupy 20th place in the table. Having lost 1:2 to Eintracht at home in the last round, Midtjylland suffered their second defeat in a row in the Europa League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Chiluhua, Olsson, Paulinho, Cho, Franculino, Marroni, Osorio, Symsyr are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Midtjylland have suffered five defeats in their last seven matches
- Midtjylland have scored in their last three matches
Tentative line-up: Olafsson - Mbabu, Diao, Sorensen, Back - Andersson, Martinez, Byskov, Sorensen, Gogorsa - Buxa.
Trends
Bet Exact score 4:0
Three of Porto last 10 home wins have come with this scoreline
12.50Porto to score in the second half
This bet has been successful in Porto last eight home games
1.25Bet: Midtjylland to score in the second half
In Midtjylland last two matches, this bet was successful
2.65Tip and bets
Porto is having a very poor tournament and risks being left without a playoff spot – the hosts' motivation will be off the charts today. It is obvious that the hosts will be determined and will probably take their three points without any problems – Midtjylland has looked very weak lately, has a number of serious personnel problems, and the Wolves are seriously inferior to the Dragons in class and experience at this level.
We think that the guests have no chance. Forecast - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Porto . This bet is offered with odds of 1.89
Bet on total
"Porto" will certainly play only for victory today and it makes sense to count on the fact that from the first minutes the hosts will go forward with great forces and create a lot of problems for the opponent not very reliable defense. At the same time, "Midtjylland" will probably also take risks, there is no other opportunity to fight for the playoffs, the match may well turn out to be bright and productive.
Bet - total over three goals. This bet is offered for 1.91
Bet on corners
Porto are the favourites and will probably spend a lot of time attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Porto. This bet is offered for 1.69
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