After 2-1 in the first leg, Roma have the difficult task to defend the advantage, taking to the pitch in the warm arena of the Estádio do Dragão. Both teams arrive at this match after their respective league losses.
Roma have no time to regret the defeat in the derby against Lazio for 3-0. The Champions League call comes immediately. There is to defend a minimum advantage obtained at the Olimpico in the first leg, when Zaniolo dragged the Giallorossi to success, thanks to a double. That goal immediately in the final leaves open more than ever the qualification, in a match that promises to be really pulled and heard. Compared to the match of 3 weeks ago, Olsen returns to goal. Manolas hardly recovers. In attack Dzeko is called to redeem the bad performance of the derby.
Porto is also back from a league defeat. The team coached by Sergio Conceicao has been beaten by the match against Benfica for 1-2, making himself consequently overcome in the standings by the Lisbon team. Some important players have rested, including Eder Militao (Spanish sirens on him), but also Danilo Pereira, Otavio and Soares. For this meeting, Marega is recovered, absent in the first leg. Out Aboubakar.
Earlier: the only direct clash in Oporto took place on 17 August 2016. On that occasion the game ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this Champions League match, valid for the quarter finals of the competition, we suggest the double chance 12, followed by the Goal. In the combo we opt for the choice GG + Ov 2,5. Both teams will play at full speed and intensity, this will certainly lead to a meeting full of emotions and goals. The teams have an excellent attack but defenses to be reviewed. The absence of Manolas will certainly complicate Di Francesco’s team.
Prediction Today: GG
Odds: 1.65