Read our prediction for Juventus vs FC Porto below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Juventus vs FC Porto Prediction & Betting tips
This week, the first second legs of the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League are on the program. The big goal of all teams is to be able to spend May 29, 2021 in the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, because then this year’s CL winner will be chosen. The first two quarter-finalists will be determined on Tuesday, including a duel between Juventus and Porto.
Juventus:
The dress rehearsal last weekend was a success for the old lady from Turin. Even without top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo (20 goals in Serie A), Juventus celebrated a 3-1 win in the top game against Lazio Rome. For many Juve fans, this was one of the best performances of the Andrea Pirlo era.
Especially in the second half, the series champion convinced with a lot of struggle, commitment and passion. With 13 games to go, the gap to leaders Inter Milan is still seven points. The tenth Scudetto in a row has not yet been completely written off. However, the Bianconeri needs enormous consistency in the season finish in order to be able to catch up.
FC Porto:
The reigning Portuguese champions are likely to miss defending their title this season. There are still twelve league games to play, but the gap to the previously undefeated leaders Sporting Lisbon is already ten points. It is hard to imagine that the Green Lions will gamble away this comfortable lead.
Accordingly, the full focus is on the premier class. It is noticeable that Sergio Conceicao’s team is much more stable internationally than in the domestic championship. 22 goals conceded after 22 league games are exactly as many as in the entire previous season.
Internationally, however, the Argentine goalkeeper Augustin Marchesin was able to keep his box clean for 549 minutes. After the 3-1 defeat against Manchester City on the first day of the group, Porto remained clean five times before Federico Chiesa broke through the gate ban in the first leg of the round of 16. In total, this meant 549 Champions League minutes without conceding a goal.
Juventus vs FC Porto head to head matches
17.02.21 CL FC Porto Juventus 2 : 1
14.03.17 CL Juventus FC Porto 1 : 0
22.02.17 CL FC Porto Juventus 0 : 2
23.10.01 CL Juventus FC Porto 3 : 1
10.10.01 CL FC Porto Juventus 0 : 0
* Our advice is: Juventus to win
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.45
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!