Antwerp vs. Porto Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Antwerp vs. Porto

Royal Antwerp will aim to secure their maiden points in the Champions League group stage when they play host to Porto at Bosuilstadion this Wednesday.

As it stands, the Belgian side finds themselves at the bottom of Group H, while their Portuguese adversaries hold the second position with three points earned from two matches.

Antwerp created club history by defeating Greek side AEK Athens in the qualifiers. However, their first-ever Champions League group game proved to be a harsh test as they suffered a significant 5-0 loss to Barcelona at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Antwerp vs. Porto

This demoralizing defeat not only terminated their six-game unbeaten streak but also triggered a challenging period of form. Antwerp has managed only one victory in their last seven competitive matches, with that win occurring before the international break against Eupen.

What to remember – Antwerp vs. Porto

Antwerp has displayed some defensive weaknesses in their initial two group matches, and we think these vulnerabilities could pose a significant challenge for them on Wednesday.

Conversely, Porto is traditionally a defensively solid team, and we anticipate that their resilience at the back will be instrumental in securing a vital victory.

Betting tip for Antwerp vs. Porto

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.