Champions League Preview: Barcelona vs FC Porto Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Nov 28)
- Barcelona sit top of the Group H standings after four rounds of matches
- FC Porto also sit on nine points at the top of the current standings
Barcelona play their final home match in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday, as they chase a massive win against FC Porto that could assure their progression through to the next round. However, the visitors could move to the top with a shock win.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m ET
- Where: Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
- How To Watch: CBS
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | |
| Draw | |
| FC Porto |
Match Preview
It has been a professional Champions League group stage run by Barcelona to this stage. However, their three-match winning run was ended in the previous round of matches, as they were stunned away from home against Shakhtar Donetsk. But, a return to winning ways could ensure their spot in the next round.
FC Porto are only just behind Barcelona in the current standings, as they have won three of their four matches in the competition to this point. The Portuguese side comes into this match on the road looking to record a third straight victory in the competition.
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Barcelona boasts a dominant advantage in the head-to-head record, as they have won all four of their matches in the competition against FC Porto. Meanwhile, they have landed wins in each of the previous three matches between the sides with home field advantage. Their most recent success was a 4-2 win in March 2000.
FC Porto have struggled in fixtures away from home against Spanish opposition throughout modern history, as they have won just three of their previous 14 matches. However, they have been excellent at this stage of the competition in recent seasons, as they have won seven of their eight group stage matches.
Barcelona vs FC Porto Prediction
This will be a good test for Barcelona, as FC Porto have been in excellent form in the group stage over recent seasons. However, it appears challenging to overlook Barcelona’s healthy advantage in this fixture, and that could be the trend to favor this week.
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