FC Porto vs Chelsea FC Preview 25/11/2009 Champions League - Group D

Porto lost a couple of key players in the summer and their absence is starting to show in Liga Sagres but surprisingly, not in Europe

FC Porto vs Chelsea FC Preview 25/11/2009 Champions League - Group D

FC Porto - Chelsea FC there the two teams have already secured the place in the knockout stages and this match is set to decide which team will occupy the first place in group D. Chelsea were lucky to beat Porto at Stamford Bridgde and the Dragons will be looking for a revenge even though they are not on top of their game at the moment.

Porto want the top spot

Porto lost a couple of key players in the summer and their absence is starting to show in Liga Sagres but surprisingly, not in Europe. The Dragons have already booked their ticket to the knockout stages with three wins from four group games and they enter the match without any pressure. Jesualdo Ferreira’s side are looking to make get revenge for the defeat at Stamford Bridge but they also want to make amends for the defeat to Maritimo last weekend. It is interesting that Dragons scored just five goals in four group games, while they couldn’t score at Stamford Bridge and we wouldn’t be surprised if the trend continues. Therefore, you should know Sportingbet is paying 2.95 on Porto not to score.

Boss Jesualdo Ferreira will have almost full squad to choose from with Helton, Fucile and Orlando Sa shaking off minor injuries but we still expect to see the same team that started the Maritimo game. This means the hosts will line up in 4-3-3 formation with Hulk, Falcao and Rodriguez in attack, and the visiting defence will not have an easy job at Dragao Stadium.

Chelsea just keep winning

Carlo Ancelotti has put all the pieces together in no time and this Chelsea side looks like a well-oiled machine. The Blues already have a five-point lead over the title rivals in the Premiership, while they are also one of the in-form Champions League sides. Everybody at the club are excited with the prospect of winning the Champions League and this is why the Blues want to finish top of their group. That shouldn’t be too difficult to do and our advice is to take odds of 1.20 offered by Stan James on Chelsea to win group D.

Apart from Frank Lampard, the boss has no fresh injury worries and the fact he takes Drogba, Deco and Ballack to Portugal proves he is set to field a very strong line-up. The trio missed the Wolves game at the weekend since they were not fully fit and they are set to take some part in this match in order to be ready for the Arsenal game next weekend. With the way the Blues have been playing lately, we cannot rule them out of contention for the coveted European trophy and maybe you should back Chelsea to win the Champions League at odds of 5.50 offered by Ladbrokes.

Betting verdict

Chelsea are the better team here and unlike Porto they have been in remarkable form lately. Carlo Ancelotti is set to field a very strong line-up and we expect the Blues to win the game. Just to be safe, we recommend betting on Chelsea with level ball handicap.


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