FC Porto vs Liverpool Prediction
Of all the teams in Quarter Finals, only Liverpool has suitably taken advantage of the first leg. Their two-goal aggregate lead will be massive as they travel to take on Porto. The hosts have no other option but to leave space at the back and attack. The trio of Sadio Mane, Mohammed Salah, and Roberto Firminho, who have pace in abundance, will need only a decent chance created by their mid-field to find the back of the net.
Once Liverpool finds an away goal, the task of Porto becomes even harder. They do not have an away goal, and the team has to beat the Reds on aggregate. This situation will leave them totally vulnerable at the back and will lead to more goals by Jurgen Klopp’s side. Meanwhile, the Virgil Van Dijk-captained iron defense of the guests will deal with the Porto onslaught.
Mohamed Salah plays a terrific cross over to Sadio Mane (Liverpool), who finds some space inside the box and puts the ball into the back of the net.
FC Porto vs Liverpool Head to Head
Liverpool have a great record against Porto with four wins and three draws from seven previous meetings. The Reds have won three of the last four matches against the Portuguese champions, including a 5-0 triumph at the Estadio do Dragao in the Champions League Round of 16 last season.
FC Porto vs Liverpool Key Statistics
- FC Porto have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (UEFA Champions League).
- FC Porto have lost 3 of their last 4 matches against Liverpool (UEFA Champions League).
- Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 away matches (all competitions).
- Liverpool have won their last 6 matches (all competitions).
FC Porto vs Liverpool Match Up
Porto are attempting to overturn a first leg deficit and are likely to play on the front foot. Tiquinho has scored twice in his last three home matches and his partnership with Marega in attack should trouble the Reds.
Porto’s progressive style could play into the hands of Liverpool, who have plenty of pace and movement in attack with Firmino, Mane and Salah. All three men were on target in the 5-0 victory last season and should once again get the better of the Porto defence.