Match Overview
On December 12, FC Porto will face off against FC Midtjylland at Estádio Do Dragão in the UEFA Europa League. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.31, Draw – 6.12, Away Winner – 11.00.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have never met before, making this their inaugural clash on the football field. With no previous encounters to analyze, it is difficult to predict how they will perform against each other.
Team Form: FC Porto
FC Porto has had a mixed run of form recently across various competitions. In their last six matches, they have won one game and lost three games while drawing twice. They have scored eight goals but conceded eleven during this period.
In terms of their current league standing in the UEFA Europa League group stage, FC Porto sits at position 23 with five points and a goal difference of zero after playing five matches so far.
Their most recent match was against Famalicao in Primeira Liga which ended in a draw with both teams scoring once through Samu Aghehowa’s goal for FC Porto in the 52nd minute.
Team Form: FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland has also experienced inconsistent results lately when playing away from home grounds. Out of their last six away matches across all competitions, they have won two games and lost four without any draws. During these fixtures, they managed to score six goals but conceded ten.
Currently positioned at number twenty in league Group of the UEFA Europa League standings with seven points and an even goal difference after five matches played thus far.
Their latest encounter took place against Vejle where they secured a convincing victory by winning three-nil thanks to goals from Mikel Johan Gogorza Krüger-Johnsen, Victor Stange Lind, and Juninho.
Key Players Spotlight
For FC Porto, one player to watch out for is Samu Aghehowa. He has been in good form recently and scored a crucial goal in their last match against Famalicao. His attacking prowess will be vital for FC Porto’s chances of success.
On the other hand, Mikel Krüger-Johnsen has been performing well for FC Midtjylland. He found the back of the net in their previous game against Vejle and will look to continue his scoring streak.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances from both teams, it is clear that neither side has been consistent or dominant. Both have struggled defensively with high numbers of goals conceded compared to those scored.
FC Porto has shown some strength at home with one win and one draw in two UEFA Europa League matches played at Estádio Do Dragão this season. However, they need to improve their defensive stability as they have already conceded three goals during these fixtures.
Meanwhile, FC Midtjylland’s away record indicates vulnerability as they lost four out of six games played outside their home ground across all competitions recently.
Match Prediction: FC Porto vs FC Midtjylland
Considering the current form of both teams along with historical data analysis based on recent performances, I predict that FC Porto will come out victorious in this encounter against FC Midtjylland by a scoreline of…
FC Porto 3-1 FC Midtjylland
